Seeing The World from Amyl and The Sniffers ‘Comfort To Me’

by JUSTIN CERVANTES

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From the horizons of Melbourne, Australia, Amyl and The Sniffers have been emerging like a volcano. What better jump-start to a musical career than to win the Australian Recording Industry Association’s award for best Rock Album in 2019? Coming from the success of their self-titled debut, the quartet’s recent record, Comfort To Me, is a spectacular follow-up.

Comfort To Me is the exception to judging a book (or record!) by its cover. The warped, almost-recognizable-but-not-quite apparition of a human face embodies the tone of this record. It’s an identifiable cry of dismay and, seemingly, a reflection of experiences. And it’s all filtered through a groovy chasm of a warped perception. “Maggot” exemplifies it best: what could have been a sex-alluring song is transformed into an alternate perspective of sex and its accused filth. Another track, “Knifey,” expresses the limitations of a woman to explore the world and her independence because of potential threats. However, the titular aspect of the track’s story pivots the frustration of this limitation into an empowering defense against those same threats.

Across Comfort To Me, these unique stories resemble the world in a new, morbid and funny, light.

The stellar production of the record rambles up this depth. No track feels wasted, nor overlapped by another. Rather, the opening instrumental shriek, or mutter, of a guitar or drum sets the tone for each track. And to boot: vocalist Amy Taylor’s sing-songy infliction, with some help of her riveting Australian accent, amplifies the record.

At half an hour’s runtime, you can’t afford to miss out on Amyl and The Sniffer’s Comfort To Me. The record is an awesome successor to their self-debut, with a great balance of catchy rock and depthful insight. Immerse yourself in the warped world painted in Comfort To Me, and listen now!

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Words by JUSTIN CERVANTES

Photos by JAMES DURAN