The Neanderverbs – The Neanderverbs CD EP

The Neanderverbs is a fascinating punk rock group hailing from Virginia, and their debut EP is a masterpiece you should check out. Once you spin this CD, it becomes difficult not to love their raw and aggressive approach to punk rock. Still, The Neanderverbs explore more than just plain punk rock sound. You’ll notice how garage rock, rock ‘n’ roll, and alternative found their way on this material, and these additional elements serve more as enhancements, accentuations, decorations, and other details that undoubtedly uplift their debut on an entirely new level without spoiling primary sonic direction. From the opening track, Consumed, The Neanderverbs announce their arrival with a fierce sound that is impossible to ignore. The song begins with a catchy guitar riff, quickly followed by a heavy drumbeat and basslines that set the tone for the rest of the EP. The vocal delivery is aggressive yet melodic, and the combination of these elements creates an irresistible energy that runs throughout each track on the EP. The sense of balance on this material is remarkable; each instrument has its own space to shine without overwhelming the others. The bass and drums are the backbone of the music, anchoring the guitar work and giving it more than necessary edge. The band also thought about the vocal arrangements, and you’ll notice how these roaring shouts emphasize every orchestration included on this recording. Still, the band included a vividly hearable touch of melody along the way.

This quality is more than evident on the tracks like T. Wrecks and Sleazy, where the catchy vocal harmonies decorate heavy guitar riffs and thunderous drums. The lead vocalist still incorporates his raw, abrasive, distorted vocals, but that harshness somehow sounds more melodic than on the opening track. Also, The Neanderverbs’ love for pure garage rock music is more hearable on these two tracks, and this sound perfectly suits them. The musicianship on Bad Girls Goes To Hell, and Breaker is also impressive, but the band leans much more towards surf rock sound. You’ll immediately notice slightly reverby leads and chord progressions decorated with a touch vibrato, while the drummer offers well-accentuated, moderate beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics. Breaker is more of a classic hard rock song that serves as a more than adequate overture into a Drama, a perfectly executed L7 cover. A debut extended play release by these Virginia-based punk rockers is something you should undoubtedly look forward listening to because they shine with so many qualities that you’ll need several listening to grasp everything. The Neanderverbs are experienced musicians who know what they’re doing, and they’re doing it pretty damn well, so head over to their Bandcamp for more information about ordering this exceptional piece of sonic artistry on CD.