Reviewing a Swingin' Utters record is not an easy task. The long-running band is constantly evolving, and in their 25-plus years they've moved from a heavily street punk-influenced sound to one that showcases more Irish folk influences to one that lends much to Americana and good ol' rock n' roll. On Fistful Of Hollow, the band continues to experiment, but maintains a foothold in the more rock-oriented sound that came to the fore on 2013's Poorly Formed. In doing so, the Swingin' Utters solidify the next evolution of their sound and show that growth is still possible for a band barreling toward the 30-year mark.
As with just about every Swingin' Utters record, there's a lot going on across the album's 15 tracks, and also, as with much of the band's output, the record as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts. There's no standout track or lead single, per se, but there's consistent quality throughout, even as the tracks vary stylistically, and that makes for an album that holds the listener's attention from start to finish.
On the punk side of things, tracks like "We Are Your Garbage" and "Tonight's Moons" hit all the classic notes, and also bring a playfulness that first started to rear its head on Poorly Formed. The “yeah, yeah, yeah” and “no, no, no” refrains on “Tonight’s Moons” are a fine example of this stylistic twist...[more]
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