Bettie ServeertPharmacy Of Love
Second Motion Records [2010]
Fire Note Says: No surprises here - just solid musicianship!
Album Review:
Consistent is the one word that can describe the now 18 year old plus Bettie Serveert and on their ninth record Pharmacy Of Love they could easily trick you into believing that it is 1992 all over again. Opening rocker "Deny All" sets the tone and pace of this album, which seems to have a little more teeth running throughout its entire backbone compared to some of their more recent material. As always, Serveert give fans another 9 tracks of guitar lead indie pop driven by Carol van Dyk's vocals, which have not lost a single ounce of strength over the years, as she is just a great singer. Her pleasant tone has always lead the band down its path and Pharmacy Of Love does not mess with that key component. One noticeable change up from Serveert's normal formula is the over nine minute "Calling", which shows that the group is now way more relaxed in recording, as the first section of the song gains intensity instrumentally for three minutes before the vocals ever start. Overall, Pharmacy Of Love is the Bettie Serveert you know and love, which if you are like me and still pull out a copy of Palomine [1992] from time to time, then give the group another chance because I guarantee you will enjoy their new outing!
Key Tracks: "Deny All", "Souls Travel", "Change4me"
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-Reviewed by Aidan Rox
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