I had a lot of anticipation for this album, as they seem to be the band this year, I kept missing due to working for example I was meant to see them at Glastonferret but I missed them by 30 minutes. And I have to say they have lived up to everything I have heard and read about them and it is a 5/5 stars debut album.
They open with their single from earlier this year ‘Get Along’ which immediately sets the scene for a classic post punk album, as your head starts to bob along immediately. Alongside songs such as ‘Steely Dan’ and ‘Shapeshifter’ which from what one my best friends Nema (who has seen them a few times this year) they have opened their set up and you can tell why, the album is truly a non skip album full of surprises. As every song is different and independent whilst keeping their clear bass and groundwork. However, they finish with a twist of a lullaby like demo ‘Goodbye, Old Friend’ which is a nice surprise to at the end and leaves questions what other songs and music styles they will try out in the future.
Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed this debut album by Pyncher and believe that everyone should give it a listen if you like post punk or want to listen to something different. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they come to Newcastle in the next year and they are on the top of my must see live bands!