Grade: B-
The indie-pop duo known as Thumpers has released its synth-filled debut album, “Galore.” The London-based musicians developed a fan base from the two EPs released last year. “Galore” draws comparisons to another England-based band, Muse. Both bands use synth sounds in conjunction with guitar to create head-bobbing, feel good melodies. Thumpers’ song “Tame” sounds quite similar to Muse’s “Madness” from its album “The 2nd Law.” The middle of the record is strong with tracks that evoke fun sing-a-longs, such as “Unkinder (A Tougher Love)” and “The Wilder Wise.” The end of the album is a struggle to get through. After a flurry of energetic songs, “Galore” jumps into a couple of slow tracks. The lack of transition is something to be missed on this record. Still, as “Galore” is only Thumpers’ debut album, there is plenty of room for growth.