NEWS4U AUGUST 2022 | MUSIC
IDDER I
t's been nearly a year since Idder last
in the studio without overpowering the
proves to be a romantic gesture of sorts,
unveiled new material in the form of the
infectious melodies inherent in the likes of
as he gently croons over a down-tempo,
Angry or Blue EP which featured four
album opener "Just Another Day," which
vaguely Middle Eastern riff: "The moon will
ripping tracks - the title track, "Come Our
expertly marries metal-tinged verses with
CREDIT: RUSH SLOCUM guide us through ourPHOTO dark night/ Under starry
Way," "Parking Lot" and "Ride" - that truly
a soaring chorus: "When I feel like I am a
skies your eyes twinkle with starlight/ You're
rivaled anything by their main influences,
clone/ The world's a dog and I'm its bone/
the bees knees, the cat's pajamas/ I got fleas,
including grunge-era heroes Mudhoney
And if my luck should turn to stone, well,
but you're the cats pajama's." But no matter
and Primus. Band members Adam Roberts
just another day..." It's a prime example of
Roberts' mood, Bethel, Evans and Latham
(vocals/guitar), Ron Latham (bass), Clayton
what Idder does best - bringing the rock but
are right there in the pocket, providing a
Evans (drums) and Jake Bethel (guitar) put
never skimping on the hooks. Too, the lyrics
muscular musical backing that's tough yet
the tri-state scene on notice with such a solid
always amuse with Roberts recounting tales
radio-ready - with due credit to Tyner for
release - while also promising that more was
of working for the man, dealing with idiots
bringing the best out of one of the tri-state's
to come. True to their word, Idder is back
and other relatable life struggles. But he also
top bands.
with Smash Into the Sun, the long-awaited
shows his softer side this time around on the
full-length album boasting four brand new
heartfelt "Apology," a fan favorite that's finally
songs alongside the tracks from the previous
been committed to tape.
sessions. Best of all, it's both a digital and physical release this time for all the collectors
Elsewhere, the title track finds Roberts
out there.
repeating, with near-contempt, "I'm just the devil, no need for empathy" over a mean
Once again working with Evansville's Steve
groove, followed by an emphatic declaration:
Tyner at Black Cat Recording, Idder set out
"I may seem empty and hollow/ But I'm not
to capture the energy of the new material
dead inside." "Cat's Pajamas," however,
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