The alt-rock plateau is a deceptive one, the energies suggest so. Bands have had a resurgence, owing to the counter-culture of other genres as well. Heisenberg has a had a grip on the wheel since 2021 on Spotify. Failure to launch is never the case, Heisenberg are brimming with energetic rhythms and strong, relatable songs. Their album Brain Connection is a package stuffed with surprises and popular singles through 2021.
Longing is the opening track, something that is a gist of the bands sound instantaneously. The guitar takes its own spectrum, the drums and bass are the solid spine. Vocals birth new life and effort into the track, with the slightly husky yet melodic turn of tone like Howard Jones. A simple riff cycles through the track, as the song amplifies to solos and instrumental sections throughout, packed tightly. A banger for an opening tune.
With the energy of Dave Grohl’s first band Scream, Say Yeah! is a snippet from the past of the punk era. The song chugs the beginning of the riff, after which the drums punch in like they’ve been late for work. From an alt-rock sound, they’ve effortlessly transitioned for this track to a punk vibe, and the instruments change language accordingly. The gruff vocals especially pay off showing the aggression, a catchy short track the result.
A jukebox of genres
With a bass line inspired from the likes of Muse and Blur, Parasite opens with the low notes of doom. They suggestively give us the riff, which parallels with the bass. The power chord pioneers are bowed to, with the lyrics focused on a destructive entity outside your life. If you’ve picked up a guitar within the last 3 months, you’ll have a great time jamming to this one. However, it isn’t that simple. Try keeping this time with that voice, and you might require a few months to get the aura right.
Never Alone is once again from the Sum 41/blink 182 era of post punk. The sound is exclusively time bound, with the chords hitting just the right way. It is a great progression for this track, and the lyrics sit right in the groove like a well maintained record. It’s a song Billy Talent would pat them on the back for, from the energy to execution, they’ve nailed it all.
A welcome change in pace with Shame. With a slower and richer, fuller tune, they execute the track with great tenacity. It reflects the subject matter, lyrically poignant and immersive. The tracking of the instruments is especially expressive and tonally different, owing to the style of the track and the poetry involved. Just before the two minute mark, the aggression takes over the sound, creating a funnel of fury that reverts back to the alt-rock tune they own so proudly.
Guitar distortion in the beginning of the track. What I hear next better be good, or the slight buildup wouldn’t be worth it. Heisenberg choose a Nirvana style execution for Infectious, with the drums like Breed climbing to the riff. The two chord track is catchy, upbeat and quick. Leads to a neat little mosh pit in the middle of your pub floor, but who doesn’t mind that?
The truth in alt-rock
Reviving the Incubus magic sound is Fake Optimistic Song. It’s a phase we’re all going through, so it connects with us like walking into a spider web. The sound is a shift from the punk raw energy of distortion and chaos, to a softer register on the guitar and sound overall. The clean tones in between make a huge difference in the vocal delivery as well, as it stands out.
Guinean Monkey Rage has a great riff, and they bank on it. With a track named this, you don’t expect to listen to Enya or Sarah McLachlan’s sound. This is a frustration and rage infused track having the aspects of Pearl Jam with the riff machines like Tom Morello and Tony Iommi even. There’s a great solo in place as well, before we loop back to the riff that made this song.
Overdrive features a bit of Jane’s Addiction sound and even Slash’s outfits’ sounds. It’s a cool rock track with the hard rock riff and sound of the guitar that’s a stringed adrenaline shot for the ears. Almost two times the length of many of their tracks, you quickly realize why. The twice of everything exists, especially the guitars taking charge with their noise. Navigating between the crunch and fuzz, the sound is great in this particular track, one of their strongest.
The Chosen Rejects is one of their most uniquely heavy sound in their album. With phasing guitars, and even a synth sound in place, they power through 20 years worth of musical movements in their own style. In doing this, they’ve found their strength, rocking out quick numbers and calling out failing “pillars” of society for the chaos that they constantly drive us into. Heisenberg has taken two years to put out a powerful, strong album that would take even large acts much longer to figure out. They’ve taken control of a genre they’re comfortable with, yet will continue to explore more.
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