Album Review
Pottery - Welcome To Bobby’s Motel
4 StarsHere, the scuzz is celebrated, the outside world is non-existent, and there’s always space for another body.
Montreal quintet Pottery released debut EP ‘No. 1’ last year, and the relentless energy they displayed through that release doesn’t let up on this non-stop jam session of a full-length album. The title ‘Welcome to Bobby’s Motel’ raises questions about the location and clientele of said establishment, but Pottery have no interest in nailing that down – they prefer it to be a constantly-roving caravan of psychedelia that can be anything to anyone.
Pottery maintain a sharp and snappy demeanour throughout, rumbling and rolling with abandon. They drive into delicious grooves full of popping drum skins and clinking cowbells, hitting several jaunty peaks like ‘Texas Drums’ with its chant of “won’t you play those funky drums for me”. This ode to percussion is fitting, as drumming dexterity is what gives Pottery an extra dimension, seeing them cruise into areas resembling dance-punk, disco, ‘60s pop, hoedown, glam and beyond, while maintaining sonic consistency.
Even when entering darker territories Pottery keep things jovial, ensuring the album rattles by with spirits high. Their characters are often down-and-out losers, badly clothed with peeling skin and no money, but when they come to ‘Bobby’s Motel’ none of that matters. Here, the scuzz is celebrated, the outside world is non-existent, and there’s always space for another body.
Read More
Close-Knit Compadres: Pottery
Cooking hot dogs in the shower. Writing love letters to drum kits. Finding enlightenment in puddles. Welcome to Bobby’s Motel, and meet its fantastic, frenzied rock’n’roll residents, Pottery.
4th August 2020, 12:00am
Pottery unleash new single ‘Hot Heater’
It's the latest track lifted from forthcoming debut 'Welcome To Bobby's Motel'.
13th May 2020, 12:00am
Tracks: The Streets, Phoebe Bridgers, Alison Mosshart and more
The biggest and best tracks of the past few weeks, rounded up and reviewed.
17th April 2020, 12:00am
Pottery share new single ‘Hot Like Jungle’
It's the latest lifted from their debut album 'Welcome To Bobby's Motel'.
16th April 2020, 12:00am
Popular right now
Featuring Green Day, English Teacher, Everything Everything, Caity Baser and more!