Stand Atlantic have released their huge, pop-punk powerhouse of an album, ‘Pink Elephant’ and you have to have a listen!
‘Pink Elephant’ is a boiling pot of giddy, feel-good hooks and cinematic energy that catapults you from the ordinary into a world of colour, fizzing riffs and crashing drums.
With all 11 tracks overflowing with charisma and classic Stand Atlantic energy, it is safe to say that no fillers are welcome on this album as they explore the pop-punk spectrum of dynamics, emotions and untameable energy.
Opening up the album is the pure pop punk sounds of ‘Like That’ and ‘Shh!’. Showcasing the huge hooks and catchy chorus’, they are both perfect teasers of what’s to follow on the album, adding both ‘Fall Out Boy’ and ‘Bring Me the Horizon’ flavoured energy to the mix of pop-punk anthems.
‘Wavelength’ hypercharges these slightly more metal elements of the album into the heavily synthesised chaos. It is refreshingly dynamic and unique creating a diverse smorgasbord of sounds, tracks and influences that complement and bounce off the album perfectly.
Lightening up the album is the playful backbeat and melody of ‘Eviligo’. The ‘poppier’ sounds keep the energy alive and buzzing, like with ‘Jurassic Park’. Both bubble and fizz through the feel-good melodies and sugar rush of guitars.
Stand Atlantic seriously don’t mess around, smashing through both lighter, ‘poppier’ tracks and the deeper, emotionally resonant pieces with the same showstopping amount of quality.
‘Drink to Drown’ is one of these standout lighters in the air pieces that fans will carry with them forever. Simultaneously grappling both your heartstrings and overflowing your tear ducts. ‘Drink to Drown’ mediates over the gentile key accompaniment giving both melody and lyrics the space they rightfully need to ebb, flow and glow, filling any space with the beautifully crafted emotional resonance.
Keeping at a slower pace, “Silk and Satin” is the perfect reflective and mellow driving track. Every steady thud of the bass and droplet effect is heard in perfect clarity, allowing and bringing a level of awareness to the track. You could listen to the sweet tones on repeat for hours, letting the cinematic pull wash over you in waves of numbing calm.
Saying this, the whole album can be listened to on repeat for hours. Without any filler tracks or throwaway songs, ‘Pink Elephant’ came, saw, conquered and is staying put. Although a majority of the tracks are shorter than expected, you really can’t complain when they sound this good!
Listen to the ‘Pink Elephant’ album here!