Altsounds - Dead Confederate - Wrecking Ball [Album]

Lately, I’ve struggled to find a record that I can relate to and that means something to me in a particular aspect or point in my life, then I listened to ‘Wrecking Ball.’ Just like the very first time I heard some of my favourite songs, I got chills when I listened to this album. It is a fantastic display of true musical talent, the likes of which is scarce to come by these days. Frontman Hardy Morris continues to deliver across the entire album, making it difficult not to immediately fall for his rugged, raw Cobain-esque voice.

The debut album showcases the originality that our souls have been longing for and we cannot help but be reminiscent of ‘Bleach.’ Of course, Dead Confederate are excellent musicians in their own right and so it is impossible to constantly tar them with the Nirvana-brush. Their unique sound seems to blend southern rock with grunge, though they claim to be psychedelic rock. There is a definite likeness in vocals to that of the Veils’ Finn Andrews, combined with an early Tom Petty; which comes together so beautifully.

It is such a fantastic debut, that we are almost desperately awaiting the appearance of some sort of flaw. However, with experimental tones and poetic lyricism, we cannot help but hold high expectations for the future. The best tracks on the album are; ‘The Rat,’ ‘All The Angels’ and ‘Start Me Laughing.’