Nevado (2021)
I wrote about a 7" that these guys put out a few years ago and even though I used the word 'synth' while describing them, I still actually liked it. Probably because the easiest touchstone for me to reference was The Cars, a band I have enjoyed since I was a child. Now I have a full album of Autogramm songs to listen to and the question is; can they hold my interest for a full album as opposed to a single? For the most part, the answer is yes.
I say for the most part because when the band is playing faster tempo songs, I tend to get into them and really dig what the band is doing. The opening title track has the energy of a new wave blast with some keyboard work that reminds me of Adventures of Jet. "Bad Day" is a power pop blast with a great hook. Songs like "Jody Is a Cop" and "Shut Up" have punchy drumming and a frenetic energy that would make Zebrassiers proud.
When things mellow out a little bit on a song like "Mantra" or "Future Primate," it all gets just a little to 80s for me. I don't want to say they're mall-rock necessarily, but you get the feeling that the hip kids in Fast Times at Ridgemont High would have these songs playing in their cars. Whatever stupid 80s reference you want to make, the bulk of the music from that decade isn't something I look back towards with much nostalgia. When Autogramm is rocking, I dig it. When the sort-of-ballads start, I kind of check out a bit.
Autogramm - No Rules:
https://autogramm.bandcamp.com/album/no-rules-2
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