{"id":1889,"date":"2017-06-29T12:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T12:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-rozwell-kid-precious-art\/"},"modified":"2018-03-22T22:43:52","modified_gmt":"2018-03-22T22:43:52","slug":"review-rozwell-kid-precious-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-rozwell-kid-precious-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Rozwell Kid –\u00a0Precious Art"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Since 2011, Rozwell Kid<\/b> have flown the flag for earnest power-punk, guided by frontman Jordan Hudkins and the tuneful fuzz-pop stylings of early Weezer and Dinosaur Jr. \u2018Precious Art’<\/i> is the fourth full-length instalment in a career that although yet to take full flight, has captured the hearts of a solid loyal fanbase and proven Hudkins to be a highly capable indie rock songsmith. Originally drummer with fellow West Virginian’s The Demon Beat, he appears to have found his true calling behind a guitar and a microphone.<\/p>\n

Oversized power chords double up to match layers of Hudkins’ gently straining voice, giving Rozwell Kid<\/b>’s sound a classic, uncompromising feel. The ragged simplicity grants the album a one-take feel that gives its title a perhaps knowing irony \u2013 or maybe a reminder that this imperfection is the essence of rock as an art form.<\/p>\n

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\u2018Precious Art’<\/i>’s main flaw is its meandering slow songs. \u2018Boomerang’<\/i>, \u2018UHF On DVD’<\/i> and \u2018Wendy’s Trash Can’<\/i> are simply hoots \u2013 riotous thrill rides fuelled by heaps of overdriven riffing, electrifying \u2018oooh’<\/i>s and brilliant melodies. Such bangers have the potential to make this a remarkably fun listen \u2013 the problem being, there is but a handful of them.<\/p>\n

It is difficult to connect with \u2018Booger’<\/i> on any level deeper than deciding it can’t really be about bogeys, realising it is, and skipping the track. ‘MadTV’<\/i> induces boredom similar to that which it describes, plodding along without real conviction. It could learn a few things from \u2018Futon’<\/i>, a stand-out moment featuring triumphantly straightforward chorus to riff build.<\/p>\n

\u2018Precious Art’<\/i> is everything it needs to be, and although dampened by filler, is a more than worthy indie effort. Jordan Hudkins has the ability to turn Rozwell Kid<\/b> into a highly competitive outfit, an achievement made all the more laudable considering that this was a side-project only a few years ago. An undeniably commendable collection of wholesome rock songs.<\/p>\n

3.5\/5<\/p>\n

\u2018Precious Art’<\/i> by Rozwell Kid<\/b> is out now on SideOneDummy<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Rozwell Kid<\/b> links: Website<\/a>|Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a>|Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Peter Stewart (@PeteStew_<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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