- Spoon Wizard may be an outfit that is very unfamiliar to Australian audiences. They have however, developed a fan base in Europe, playing at Glastonbury amongst other festivals as well as winning the support of DJ’s and acts such as Dj Dan, Hybrid, Way Out West, Stanton Warriors, Anthony Pappa and Jimmy Van M. ‘Believe or Suffer’ will be their first album to gain a full release in Australia, something I’m sure that pleases Graham Gray and Neil Anderson who comprise Spoon Wizard. After this release however, I’m certain breaks fans will be more aware of this highly talented duo, because this album is very, very impressive.
The opening track of the album, “Hardened” gets straight into the action – rapid breaks with sweeping strings – a fantastic opening. “Seven” displays Spoon’s more laid back approach with Neil at vocals, while “Spoonkey” merges more progressive sounds with breakbeat. A rework of their first ever breakbeat tune, “Pantaloon” is included. “Stop Forking About” gives us a hint of acid breaks. “Cutlery Shuffle” is a definite highlight of the album with Neil’s vocals again utilized, as well as solid beats and an uplifting melody. The album concludes with “Pink Saturday”, trancey breaks that are sure to leave you more than satisfied.
A great album, and a great future are ahead of these lads. Based on the evidence of this album, Spoon Wizard are sure to be a household name in the breaks scene. Give this album a listen, you will not be disappointed.