★★★★☆
While it was just over a year ago that Dorsal Fins released their electrifying debutMind Renovation, the prolific nine-piece aren’t taking any time to slow down between albums.
It’s pretty damn amazing to sound like a different band on each release, let alone each track, but Dorsal Fins do this with relative ease.
‘Romeo’ is a mammoth opener that has Ella Thompson crooning for her wayward lover. Jarrad Brown takes the helm on ‘Sedated’, which teases with a bubbling intro before kicking into full gear, while other vocalists on the album include Tim Karmouche of Crepes, Tim Nelson of Cub Sport and Nick Vorrath of Custom Kings.
‘High Low’ has been a staple in the band’s live set for a while, with its recorded version impressively capturing the same vivacity. Given the quality of the songs here, it’s virtually impossible to choose a standout track until album closer ‘Full Of Fear’, a touching duet between Thompson and Brown that will no doubt make you a little teary.
While there might be a lot going on across Digital Zodiac, the album is so masterfully executed that it never feels overbearing or thrown together haphazardly. Truly adept at fun, infectious tunes with a lot of heart, Dorsal Fins are one of the most exciting bands in the country.
Digital ZodiacbyDorsal Fins is out viaDot Dash/Remote Control.
