Liverpool has always been a breeding ground for musical innovation, but Neverbody isn’t looking back at the Merseybeat era. With their debut album, Self Talk, this instrumental trio finds their space where the precision of progressive rock meets the unpredictability of fusion.
Without layers of synth tracks to create atmosphere, Neverbody takes a braver route working as trio of guitar, bass, and drums; no synthesizers to hide behind. And with clear focus on the songwriting, they leave the compositions to do some serious heavy lifting. The album is unapologetically guitar-centric and without keyboards to lean on, the guitar has to toggle between being a melodic lead and a rhythmic engine.
Do not expect the standard verse-chorus-verse structure. The tracks are through-composed in the truest sense, often evolving from Point A to Point Z without repeating a section, fueled by nicely odd rhythmic motifs that shift between patterns. Meanwhile, the bass line refuses to stay parked on the root note, delivering skilled counter-melodies that challenge the guitar for the spotlight.
The whole production on Self Talk is notably organic and the heavy use of warm saturation makes it feel really inviting. It also contain some surprises like when the vibraphone doubles the guitar’s main melody, adding a shimmer that cuts through the mix.
It was easy to pick our favorite moments.
First we have “Rumination & Ruin” and for us this is the heart of the record. It strikes that perfect balance between musician’s music and raw human feeling. It’s technically challenging, yes, but it’s filled by soul and emotion.
Then it is “Ideas of Reference” with it’s infectious groove that makes you want to move, topped with constantly evolving melodic line so intriguing it’s difficult to describe in words, you simply have to hear it.
If you value craftsmanship and quality songwriting (and considering you are here, you probably do), support the band in their first steps in any way possible and help spread the word. They are well worth it.
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