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Indicator Dogs: Anschluss

The Indicator Dogs know how to mix it up musically, and have already established quite a distinctive sound for themselves. Singles Zookeeper and Contained Within A Box have helped introduce them to a reasonably wide radio audience (Channel Z as well as bNet and The Rock), and break their heavy-though-not-unlistenable sound to the world. Formed in 1997, the backbone of this band (guitar and female bassist) have been through a succession of drummers in their short history (in true rock 'n roll style), also recently parting ways with their original singer (although only five songs on the album are with the replacement vocalist). The title is 'assimilation' in German, but "not in a nice way" according to the band. Recording this album with Malcom Welsford who was very supportive of the project in more ways than just production, helped bring it to a rich and full fruition. Well recorded, dynamic, a range of moods and styles, (echoing Supergroove and Shihad in places), but their schtick is all their own. They experiment with time signatures and add other interesting embellishments to their songs - still 'heavy', although unlike anything else in NZ at the moment. A good amalgamation of influences of the last 13 years, driving riffs, experimental vocal range and some interesting ideas help this album make its mark. A well packaged, well worthwhile release - out on Antenna.

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