Rating: NNN
Not to be confused with the Texas thrash metal band of the same name, Deadhorse hail from Calgary and play trippy psych rock that sometimes floats around in space but is best when mining dirty garage rock territory.
It’s easy to hear that these guys did their rock ‘n’ roll homework before recording this debut album. Arguably, Deadhorse’s greatest strength is their ability to combine a guitar-and-drums barrage with catchy, even pretty, melodies sung by Danny Vescarelli and Jennifer Crighton.
Contemporary psych bands too often go for the freak-out at the expense of the tune, but tracks like Glam Central and Paraboots give Deadhorse the upper hand in psychedelic songwriting.
Top track: Glam Central