Burlington, Ontario’s Sandman Viper Command’s debut album, Everybody See This, is a blend of both complex and simple songs played with a chemistry that can only come from being best friends.
SVC has a raw, retro, garage rock feel, which gives off an authentic youthful rage. The theme of the album seems to be a group of teenagers trying to make their mark in the world, something SVC has done fairly successfully.
The album opens with the single “Strawberry Quick,” which is sure to grab the attention of any heartbroken teenager looking for a little something to ease their anguish. Mirroring the life of a typical teen, the album provides just the right measure of teen angst balanced out with uptempo songs like “Ba Ba Ba” and “Using Everybody.” For the most part, the album is consistent from start to finish, although songs like “Yo Bobcat” and “The Metal I’ve Spent” stray from the frenetic guitar rock of the rest of the album.
Like any up-and-coming band, SVC wants to achieve a sound that they can call their own. Everybody See This is an impressive freshman effort. Hopefully this will not be the last we hear from them.
