Album Review: Heavy Hail

Heavy Hail is a delicious album. A sensory overload of everything you want, and the yet undiscovered. On my first listen I realised I don’t just want this in my ears, I need this.

In a nutshell, Heavy Hail has something for everyone. As clichéd as that sounds, it’s honest as hell. The former Wellingtonians, who have called Melbourne home for the past seven years have blown my mind with their layering mix of genres. You can hear elements of Electronica, Rock and Pop infused with melody. On that first listen, to my ever curious ears, I envision Stabbing Westwood meets Nine Inch Nails, an ambient dark delight but still encompassing beauty and depth while holding on to the originality and weirdly wonderful elements like bands such as British rockers, Alt J.

Vocalist, Sam Sproull has a monotonous brilliance to his voice and at times sounds uncannily similar to Shihad’s, John Toogood. Their first single released, Killer is stand-out infectious as the tracks progress, holding their own grounds of crunchy riffs, soothing beats and get up and go hooks that drive you back in for more.

Tracks such as Coincidence spell out something refreshing different that really sets Gatherer apart here. High Fives is another favourite that has the most compelling guitar riffs, ever and if you like a good beat you need to hang around until it finishes and reflect on what you just heard.

As the final track rings out, I feel satisfied but left in anticipation of the release of this monstrous gem that I can’t wait to share with everyone. For all Rock fans, you too need this album in your collection!