Nikko and the Night Shift are not here to mess around. Their new album, “Breakthrough” kept me listening on repeat all evening yesterday. I loved the whole experience. Across its 9 tracks, the band shows how much care and passion have gone into making this record. Everything has its place and the music never loses its energy.
The opening track, “New Friends” got things moving straight away. I loved the melodies, the songwriting and the way the instruments work together. The guitars caught my attention and that chorus has been stuck in my head ever since. I was still singing it this morning, which probably tells you how much I enjoyed it.
Nikko and his band take you on a rock ‘n’ roll trip, with a strong classic rock sound and so much character along the way. The guitars and drums bring good drive and the bass deserves some credit for the work it does throughout the record. Nikko has a rich voice and his delivery carries real energy and passion. I really like the band’s writing. You can hear the skill behind the playing, but more importantly, the songs give that talent somewhere to go.
“Breakthrough” is the kind of album that makes me want to spend more time with a band. I had a great time listening and I’m happy I found my way to Nikko and the Night Shift.
