So, the reviewing kicks off today with an artist that The Metal Asylum has reviewed on a number of occasions, Stockholm-based Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends, the solo project of former Redmoon member, Arne Floryd and Smash is their latest single released on 12/05/2023.

The band is very eclectic and each song that we have reviewed sounds totally different from the previous, but all contain influences from 60’s and 70’s rock with hints of folk and punk, combining rock and power pop with a retro vibe, while maintaining a modern and fresh sound.

Smash is an alternative rock, punk, and rock n roll mash up and the result is an upbeat track that also has a country rock vide to it too.

The guitars have that distinctive country rock twang mixed with a classic rock overtone that is synonymous with the Arn-Identified Flying Objects sound. The melodies and riffs coming from the guitars are certainly very unique and will stick in your head for hours after you have finished listening to the track.

Meaty basslines, another fundamental of the Arn sound, gives the track of bit of funk and groove and the drumming is energetic. The vocals are, once again, soft yet powerful with a 60’s vibe and a slight quirkiness really makes them stand out. Accompanied by layered backups from both male and female voices, this song really has a great depth to it and there is always something for the listener to hear.

I had just one gripe with this track. It just wasn’t long enough. At just over two minutes in length I had just got into the stride of boogying away to it, and it finished. This, of course, then meant I had to put it on repeat and after the sixth or seventh play through, I still hadn’t got tired of it, always a good thing in my view.

Another excellent track from this excellent artist and if there is one song you have to check out today, let it be this one!

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