Axioms is no exception with its 12 tracks of driven alt rock/pop that is chockfull of imagination and good beats. The sound is as eclectic as it is manic, but it is the quirkiness that unifies it all.

It's the same kind of musical Krazy-Glue that bonds such acts as Foals, The Stone Roses, Arctic Monkeys, Beck, Spoon, Blur, Kasabian, Talking Heads… to name a few.

Icicle handles the vast majority of the vocals but occasionally, as in previous records, would invite singers on lead and/or backups. This time it is the Brit Kat Howell who takes charge of the fairy-tail-ish One Bad Boy for Every Girl (track 4) and completes the choruses on The Force Within (track 2).

Axioms goes in many directions throughout its 12 compositions but the manic, head-spinning theme continues throughout. Snowman at My Door (track 2) is a cool, hypnotic trip well backed by acoustic guitar and keys, with the latter breaking into subtle shimmering stars at the choice moment. This is Not a Love Song (second single/track 9) is another enjoyable sing-along tune based around a P.I.L.-esque vocal hook and some hip-hop style well stitched verses. Desert Tree (first single/track 11) is a beautiful heartfelt piece about the colliding forces of science and ambition. It should well provide some clues to the other strange places that Icicle will lead you to throughout this record. Meanwhile, bluesy guitar grooves provide the perfectly askew backdrop for White Horse, You Against You and Tone It Down a Little.

For more info please visit Icicle's website.

1. Rise and Shine
2. Snowman At My Door
3. The Force Within
4. One Bad Boy For Every Girl
5. White Horse
6. Stand Tall
7. You Against You
8. One Man Army
9. This Is Not A Love Song
10. Tone It Down A Little
11. Desert Tree
12. The Traveller

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 12/22/2021
Icicle lives in Quebec Canada

Tagged as: Alt Rock, Rock, Pop, Vocal, Electric Guitar, Electro Rock

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