Spiral Stairs is the re-incarnation of Scott Kannberg, formerly of Pavement and Preston School Of Industry, and ‘Stolen Pills’ is the first single to be taken from his debut solo album ‘The Real Feel’.
Acting as the album opener, it immediately breaks through any pre-conceptions you might have had, with a groove and style all of its own. It reeks of surf and garage (not a bad thing in case you were wondering), sounding like a less manic Black Lips, and without the multiple vocals. Kannberg’s vocals fit perfectly, sliding in and out of a production that almost sounds like it has been recorded in his garage with a bunch of best mates, high on beer and sunshine. A couple of listens to this most promising debut single and you’ll be boogalooing and air-guitaring with the best of them.

By Vanessa Banks.

Rating: 8/10
Format: Album
Label: Domino
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