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EP Review: Gnarnia Embrace ’80s Punk With ‘Thin Ice’
There’s a fine line that occurs when a band or musician echoes their influences into their music. One side of it can be a blatant rip-off that lacks any originality whatsoever while on the other side, the particular act is doing their predecessors justice by bringing forth their own unique spin. With ’80s era punk rock flowing through the riffs, rhythms and vocals, Gnarnia from Providence are definitely achieving the latter. This is apparent in their latest EP titled Thin Ice that came out via the local record label Psychic Static on September 28. The release is the first half of a double EP with Crimetown due to follow it up in digital fashion early next year while currently being available on vinyl.
The EP was recorded by Gnarnia at their home studio in Pawtucket with Eric Hanson handling the mixing & mastering at Dyerville Recording Studio located in the Olneyville neighborhood of the city. The result is a series of hard-hitting and energetic jams with no letdowns and nothing lacking in terms of amplification. Along with frontman Chris Simonelli bringing some serious intensity on vocals, Scott Bowers’ guitar serves as the engine behind the overall tone of the record while drummer Frank Mullin and bassist Ashish Vyas encompass the tightly knit foundation. Thin Ice is ideal for any punk purist and anyone who is looking for a jolt to their senses. It…
