Big Red Fire Truck is a quartet
from Sydney, Australia and listening to their upcoming new EP, Trouble in Paradise, you’d swear they
were based in L.A. or Miami. Formed in 2016, this is the band’s second EP,
following 2019’s self-titled EP. Their sound harkens back to the classic rock
and hard rock sound of the ‘80s updated for today’s new generation of listeners.
Opening with a wonderful
synthwave-inspired instrumental, “Neon Sunsets”, you know you’re in for a trip
down memory lane. The title track follows, a catchy summer anthem reminiscent of
‘80s-era Van Halen and Aerosmith with a dash of Bon Jovi thrown in for good
measure. “Love Bite” has nothing to do with Def Leppard’s “Love Bites”, but is
more of a rocking tune that feels closer to Warrant’s heyday. I love the
wordplay of “Psychotropic Thunder”, a darker song that’s fun to sing along to, infused
with ‘80s nostalgia. “Miami Skies” is an earworm and a definite highlight of
the EP that’s chock-full of energy. The final track, “Hot Summer Nights”, is a
sun-drenched, vintage soft rock tune with echoes of Loverboy and the glory days
of arena rock. It’s one of my favourites of the EP.
Trouble in Paradise is a fantastic EP! This is a case where you can absolutely judge the product by its cover. It’s a great throwback to simpler times and a carefree era while bringing a refreshing take on the beloved hard rock genre of the ‘80s. If you long for the days of Top 40 rock radio with catchy choruses and addictive rhythms, then Big Red Fire Truck has the cure for you. For my part, this 22-minute EP will be on heavy rotation all summer long and beyond! Release date on Bandcamp is July 1st but the press release I have says August 4th, so keep an eye out and add it to your Wishlist.
Big Red Fire Truck on Bandcamp: https://bigredfiretruck.bandcamp.com/album/trouble-in-paradise
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