February 14, 2025

Hockey Dad

Hockey dad you say? Not a bad name for a band whose musical lineage stretches back to the 90s. On their wikipedia site it says they were into garage rock in the 60s – Hockey grandad then?

There’s a grungey feel to their music – though they come from Australia – that reminds me of some of the guitar on Tripmaster Monkey. There’s more than a sachet full of sauce from the Kings of Lyon range. Jangly guitars, echoey lyrics. Melancholy downturns, and puppy dog riffs – I’m reminded of Heavenly’s Atta Girl and Madder Rose Beautiful John.  Derivative – but pretty good derivative.

Hockey dad – though – is a lazy name isn’t it. Reflects the bands derivate style.

 

 

 

 

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