Sugarcult - Palm Trees and Powerlines

Artist: Sugarcult
Album: Palm Trees And Powerlines
Release: April 13th, 2004
Record Label: Artemis Records

Sugarcult.com
Myspace.com/Sugarcult

Band Members:
Tim Pagnotta - Vocals and Guitar
Marko 72 - Guitar
Airin - Bass and Vocals
Kenny - Drums
Ben Davis - Former Drummer




Tracklisting
1. She's The Blade
2. Crying
3. Memory
4. Worst December
5. Back To California
6. Destination Anywhere
7. Champagne
8. What You Say
9. Over
10. Head Up
11. Counting Stars
12. Sign Off

After the release of Sugarcult's first album, 'Start Static,' I wasn't sure that the guys would be around to produce a follow up album. I'd heard alot of people weren't fans and to be honest I personally thought they would be a one album wonder, band. Just when I myself had temporarily forgotten about Sugarcult and not listened to or heard about them in a while, I caught site of a video for 'She's The Blade' whilst channel hopping. I thought the video was great so I immediatly checked out their site and found out about the release of their follow up album, 'Palm Trees And Power Lines.'

The name of the album is a juxtaposition of a palm tree and a powerline, something very Californian, to help remind the guys of home. As the record begins we are counted in, '1,2,3' by drummer Kenny, and then in comes the introductory beats of the song 'She's The Blade.'

After listening to this song on repeat you get to understand the story behind it, you may say its about a dominating female in a relationship. A song written from experience, maybe. Only Tim knows what its really about.

This song sounds like it should of been on the first album due to it's catchy tune and repeating lyrics, obviously there was no room on 'Start Static' for this song.

Following 'She's The Blade,' blasting from the speakers, 'Crying' is next up. A great mixture of guitar riffs are hitting the sound waves, catchy melodies and lyrics are really what makes this song.

We can't review this album without mentioning the song 'Memory.' Another song for those fresh out of a relationship. This song is more about the lyrics than the melodies, a perfect song that most fans can relate to.

Around the middle of the album we come across a song called 'Champagne.' Now, as soon as you clap eyes on this title you expect the song to be about the raving parties that rock stars are invited to. The song is actually, again about relationships. What a surprise! It starts off softer than most of Sugarcult's songs but it contains alot more rhyming couplets than any others.

This album is a great follow up to 'Start Static,' and is filled with everything a pop punk album should have.

Review by Cherry Pullinger.


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