Anyone who names their band after the lead actress in "Alien" has already won in a way, right? It’s also fitting that their debut is simply titled "Blockbuster". Musically, the Swedes serve up a mix of power pop, indie punk, and Britpop.
The band’s influences are likely the "Killers" from Las Vegas and the "Caesars" from Sweden. I would also compare them to "Gaslight Anthem". Sure, "The Sigourney Weavers" may not reach the level of the Americans, but what they have delivered is already quite impressive.
The songs feature super refined melodies. You can tell that someone with a solid musical education is co-writing and co-arranging here.
Earlier this year, the song "Passenger" was already released as an EP and probably caused quite a stir. The album is very poppy, and alongside the many effects on the guitars, the keyboards really shine between the songs. For me, the strongest moment of the album is the intro of the captivating ballad "Wilted Flower". Otherwise, I really enjoy the faster, energetic tracks like "Revolver", "Wasted Time", or "TSW". An absolute highlight is the opening song "I'm on a mission" which exudes a wonderful '77 vibe.
Where there is still room for improvement is the production. Everything sounds too plastic to me. Especially the sound of the guitars and drums is not my cup of tea, but the vocals could also use some development.
Despite all that, the overall package is convincing. My instinct tells me that this band will achieve quite a bit in the indie scene. The music is currently very trendy, and I can easily imagine that "The Sigourney Weavers" will attract crowds to their concerts and that people will be swinging their hips to some of the songs in the rock dance temple.
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