Once again, The Savage Nomads unveil another tune full of their notorious trickery, training the ears as it progresses from a more typical indie-rock song into a full-blown heartfelt anthem.
The title, ‘Porno‘, encapsulates perfectly the notion of action, entertainment and alertness, whilst also maintaining a level of soothing melody with help from frontman Cole Salewicz’s delicate baritone, allowing the natural beauty of the song to be revealed.
Always aiming to throw everything into the mixture with influences ranging from dub, to psychedelic, to post-punk, ‘Porno’ then is the ultimate example of what happens when all those ideas, inspirations and ingredients work magically. Firstly, although the guitars are prominent as they layer, spiral and slice over the discotheque derived drums that bring to mind the image of Jackson Pollock in one of his moods, the bass is perhaps the most notable aspect of the song’s exposition. A tight and funky bass section aids the songs already peculiar complexion, driving the song forward without losing any of its oddball qualities.
The voice also doesn’t let the listener let go; the words being sung delicately as a whisper wanting more in the scenes of a 90’s dream sequence. Its seductive but sinister, allowing the words to be more than just words, but a world-view all can relate to. It soon eradicates and erupts into a more euphoric effort; broken down in all its eccentric mechanisms not long before reintroducing the chorus, elasticised and elated to keep the dance floor full late at night, but also the family picnic on schedule on a summer’s afternoon.
It’s a three-minute gem combining The Stone Roses, The Smiths, The National, Arcade Fire and Vampire Weekend; but the result of those influences that clearly infect the song allow The Savage Nomads to spray their own slogans, logos and lyrics on the walls of their hometown; from chaos comes creation folks.
(Ryan Walker)
