ALBUM REVIEW: Gooseberry - All My Friends Are Cattle

‘All My Friends Are Cattle’ is a punchy and kinetic Joyride of an album from Gooseberry , the Indie/Alt Brooklyn three piece. The tracks held within are crafted together to create both moments of adrenaline-fuelled excitement and intimate, alluring moments that show the breadth of writing skill behind the trio.

A standout on the album is ‘Baby do you?’ a chaotic and rebellious Indie Rock track, reminiscent of early White Stripes, yet with a distinct influence of Grunge icons such as Sound Garden and Pearl Jam.

‘Cherry Blossom’ shows the duality of writing prowess the band possesses and takes us to a more intimate and emotional place, inducing feelings of longing and romanticism. The tone of this track, particularly influenced by its acoustic guitar, lends to it being more reminiscent of classic British bands, comparable to The Kooks and Razorlight.

The next track ‘Dying To Meet You’ delves into to a much darker place, opening with an enchanting guitar piece that adds almost a sinister tone to the overall track, creating tension that was an unexpected, yet a gripping shift in direction. The nineties grunge influence comes to the forefront within the choruses and gives the expected aggression and tone that defined the era.

Other moments on the album provide a riotous and frenzied punch to the face, in particular, ‘Kikiyon’ which is pure unadulterated anarchy and a thrilling conclusion to this rollercoaster EP. 

The range of influences on display throughout the album creates a scope of sound that is hard to discover, so anyone with a love of nineties and early 2000 Indie/Alternative Rock should not miss this captivating album.