www.theshakerhymn.com
As a five piece, The Shaker Hymn craft sharp and thoughtful pop songs - reminiscent of the lush and warm guitar music of the late 60’s blended with the cavalier approach of acts like Supergrass and Kurt Vile. Newest singles ‘Dead Trees’ and 'Colour Of The Holy Sun' are charming and playful examples of the group screwing about with genre to blur where the edges are.
The Shaker Hymn evoke some of the best characteristics of some familiar bands from across the two ponds but there is a lyrical wit and a bite that is distinctly recognisable from their hometown of Cork. Take Trophy Child or Sucking It Out, the deft hooks and acute observations make the listener appreciate at once that a serious band is at work. There is a sense of glamour to proceedings fans of Suede’s early work will be enticed by the nonchalant way that Sherlock spits out the lyrics.