‘Counterclockwise’
(2012) is the latest release from Croatian band Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects.
It certainly doesn’t disappoint devoted fans of their earlier albums, as
‘Counterclockwise’ oozes more of their rock vibe music that everyone has become
accustomed to.
Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects..
what a band! It’s amazing to discover
the complex elements that come together on this record. Classic rock fans will
find much to savour and enjoy in the layers of drum beats, guitar riffs and
poetic vocals that hark back to bands such as Incubus and Social Distortion.
The intro track ‘Too much is not
enough’ provides the listener with a clear direction of where the album is
going with its deep contemplations and observations on today’s society and its
emotional state. Those who love introspective song writing will find much to
adore amongst the varied tracks on ‘Counterclockwise’. Given that the band is Croatian, I have to
give them credit for navigating the English language so well, rather than
producing clunky lyrics that can often stem from European bands wading in the
waters of English written music.
The band displays some real skill,
particularly with the array of guitar riffs and solos sprinkled throughout the
record, and the silky smooth voice of Ivan Mihaljevic which truly reminds me of
Brandon Boyd from Incubus. My particular favourite of the whole album is
‘Gilded Cage’, which begins with the sound of something being wound up,
unfolding into a beautifully chilled out song which exposes some really raw
emotions and crying out to God.
Overall,
fans of the band and of the genre of rock will not be disappointed by this
record. It provides classic easy-listen music draped in Ivan Mihaljevic &
Side Effects’ originality!
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