SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: SUZI MOON – ANIMAL

Suzi Moon
Animal
Pirates Press Records

Rising punk sensation Suzi Moon has returned with her second EP, Animal. Not only is this her first collection of music since her 2021 debut, Call The Shots, but the three-track EP also follows recent singles “Gold Record Autograph” and “Animal”, both released this year. With the addition of a third track, Moon has found her sound in a vein inspired by The Stooges and The Runaways.

Kicking off with “Sonic Attraction”, Animal opens with the only new song on the record. Moon sets the tone for her latest EP high with a punk banger that feels like an immediate classic while, furthermore, raising the bar for up-and-coming punk bands as a whole. While not even the strongest track on the record, “Sonic Attraction” is a thrilling song driven by ripping guitars and Moon’s effortlessly cool vocals; straight up, “Sonic Attraction” is an explosion of pure energy and attitude.

Pulling back on the tempo, the title track, “Animal” is a dark and haunting SONG with a moody verse that grows an absolute monster of a chorus. The hard-hitting song is accented by a simple guitar solo while Moon’s vocals shine for the sheer versatility and range demonstrated – from a raspy and sultry baritone to throat wrenching howls – all within seconds. Without a doubt, “Animal” is the strongest track Moon has delivered on her EP. Closing the EP with “Gold Record Autograph”, Moon once again showcases a different side to her as both a songwriter and performer. Still upbeat and featuring the crisp tone of an overdriven guitar, “Gold Record Autograph” is far more melodic and groovy.

With only three songs, Moon has delivered a raw and untamed performance reminiscent of ‘70s punk rock. Animal is a peerless record among today’s punk scene. Without teetering towards metal or pop, Moon has established herself as perhaps the most vital punk artist in sometime by bringing the genre back to its unapologetic roots. As a result, Animal is a strong showcase of Moon’s songwriting and her powerful vocals as she reminds listeners that punk rock is as much about the sheer attitude as it is the music.

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