Album Review: Hailmary - Navigate The Sunrise

Despite their powerful riffs, these hard-rock songs are characterised by weak choruses and flat lyrics – “Anything is possible/You just don't believe” – that don't match the furiousness of their rabble-rousing sound. Attempting to borrow from Josh Homme, the band members' collectively macho vocal delivery instead comes across as derivative and smarmy. The meandering Waiting For My Time strips back the rage and distortion for some gentle pop-rock stylings, but ultimately doesn't lead anywhere and fails to capture your attention. They play Cherry Bar on 18 Jun and Rock N Load, The Espy on 21 Jun.