{"id":72434,"date":"2018-11-12T13:00:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-12T13:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/?p=72434"},"modified":"2019-03-12T20:36:30","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T20:36:30","slug":"review-neurotic-fiction-pulp-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-neurotic-fiction-pulp-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Neurotic Fiction \u2013 Pulp Music"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"If the description \u201cangular post-punk\u201d was a band, it would be Neurotic Fiction<\/strong>. The Bristolians\u2019 debut is an interesting listen, with vocalist Jessie Pfunder sounding like Echobelly\u2019s Sonya Madan if she fronted a groovier Blondie.<\/p>\n

Making for a solid start, second track \u2018Collateral\u2019<\/em> brings the album to life. Its frenetic math-rock tests the limits of how much energy can be fitted into two minutes, getting more energetic before coming to an abrupt end. It\u2019s an impressive statement of intent from the band which perhaps should have been the album opener ahead of \u2018Social Animal\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Generals\u2019<\/em> is another firm song, with a retro sound that fits Pfunder\u2019s yearning vocals. The jangly melody is reminiscent of 80s indie, and although it\u2019s not the most electrifying piece of music, it\u2019s warm and inviting, in contrast to the tracks before it.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/specialistsubject\/5-loose-end\/<\/p>\n

Neurotic Fiction<\/strong> are at their strongest when they mellow out. On the dream-pop inspired \u2018Bell Curve\u2019,<\/em> the vocals and guitar riff intermingle with impressive effect, while the shoegaze-y \u2018Blue Slush\u2019<\/em> provides an opportunity to sit back and appreciate the band\u2019s artistic flair. It never truly bursts into life, but that\u2019s not an issue, as it more than fits the tone of the record.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, there\u2019s a bit of filler surrounding the stand-out tracks. Latest single \u2018Loose End\u2019<\/em> is rather forgettable \u2013 more B-side material than album-worthy, it feels as if it\u2019s slightly stagnant. \u2018Meaning Of Lyf\u2019<\/em> is also pretty unremarkable, lacking any real edge. Final track \u2018Pulp Music\u2019<\/em> is also disappointing; at 1:31, it feels tacked on and could have been incorporated into another track.<\/p>\n

\u2018Pulp Music\u2019<\/em> is a decent album overall, but at times seems a little style over substance. Neurotic Fiction<\/strong> have got a number of things right \u2013 particularly considering that this is their debut effort \u2013 but there\u2019s still much to work on going forward.<\/p>\n

3\/5<\/p>\n

\u2018Pulp Music\u2019<\/em> by Neurotic Fiction<\/strong> is released on 16th November on Specialist Subject Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Neurotic Fiction<\/strong> links: Facebook<\/a> | Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Adam England\u00a0(@AdamEnglandSO<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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