Zoophyte - Another Point of View (Album)
Another Point of View, the eight-track debut album from five piece Melbourne band, Zoophyte, is just as good as I had expected it to be. With brilliant percussion, and some captivating guitar playing, not unlike that of John Butler, the LP captures the listener’s attention with its opening tracks, “Believe” and “Little Things”.
Although the album dips in its energy in the middle, it makes its way back to its high energy and the kind of music that makes you want to dance along at the end of the album, especially with the incredible live track at the end. “Money”, which spans ten minutes and features some brilliant didgeridoo playing and an excellent drum solo, is really quite an excellent way to close the disc.
Most tracks are a completely different song, rather than just the same music with different lyrics. Their constant diversity is somewhat refreshing, & the orchestra-like range of roots & tribal instruments that are put to use is astounding.
Although they have been likened to the sounds of the John Butler Trio and even described as a ‘surfie Cat Empire’, Zoophyte are making their own individual and ground-breaking mark upon the Australian music scene. They have created their own distinct blend of folk, blues and roots, with a little country and a little rock mixed in.
Their lyrics aren’t that easily discernible, but those that I could catch seem to try to send out a positive message to the band’s audience.
The unique sound that is Zoophyte is encapsulated in this album, which, although shorter than the average album, is absolutely perfect for listening to in the car, background music for entertaining, especially at a summer BBQ, or even when you’re just drifting asleep.
