REVIEW: Barkmarket, Lardroom (American)

- Nina Ramos

Barkmarket, a four piece band, took only two days to record and produce Lardroom, while simultaneously fixing their van. Unfortunately, they should have paid more attention to the mix and less to their engine.

My first sitting with Lardroom was a random invasion of noise, like a bowl of oatmeal where you can taste the strawberries, but you can't see them. The second sitting proved equally as fruitless. The riffs were too familiar and the lyrics inflated. But, just as it seemed all hope was lost, I started rocking in synch to the music. A great bass line appeared out of nowhere, hitting right where it needed to. Things started to look up.

The disc player went the full length of Lardroom through while I settled with a book. Perhaps it'll catch me again. Another song may pop into the right groove. But...this was not to be. Despite it all I feel Lardroom is a good effort. It may come off crude in composition, but I bet they're a great live show. Maybe...

In conclusion? They show potential, but this effort falls short of my expectations.