Sohodolls are back with Thread. In the pitch-black night, the dancefloor lights up, celebrating bonds that aren’t tied by blood. Review.
THREAD – SOHODOLLS
Why do we gravitate towards certain people? One answer, chosen by Sohodolls for Thread, is trauma. The album is imbued with a certain darkness, reflected in its cover. Yet, at its core, it’s a celebration – as evidenced by the number of tracks destined to light up the dancefloor. More specifically, it celebrates chosen family – friends, close companions without blood ties, but who mean everything. The opener, Thread, is an invitation to this party. The chorus is superbly catchy, and the atmosphere is oddly both warm and chilling!
Tear You Apart is satisfyingly dark, Territory Of Your Heart is radiant, and Napoleon Baby follows in the same vein, with a cheeky attitude and even a touch of French in the lyrics. So far, it’s a flawless streak of fantastically catchy electronica rock! More surprising is the intro of Queen Of Spade, which is outright epic with its choral arrangements – and I love it. The explosive chorus that follows makes it an absolute essential! But was it necessary to stick its radio version immediately after it? Even though it’s a banger, it’s debatable…
The vibe shifts to something more garage-inspired with Mother Wouldn’t Like It and its sharp riffs. Short and punchy, it works quite well too! To close the album – and this more rock-oriented segment – the band delivers What Kinda Love: powerful riffs, crisp synths, and an unforgettable melody… a fitting conclusion! Thread is a strong album from the Sohodolls. A little short, it resonates deeply and is probably everything one could have hoped for from the band today.
