Album Review: Get Up by Sonrise
Alright, let’s talk about Get Up by Sonrise. This Belgian rock gem comes straight outta Embryo Arts, and it’s got that raw, unfiltered energy you don’t always find in modern rock albums. It’s not trying too hard to impress; instead, it feels like a bunch of mates jamming in a garage—except they’re actually really good at it.
I’ll be honest, the title track “Get Up” slapped me right in the face (in a good way). It kicks off with this punchy guitar riff that grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. The vocals have this gritty edge, almost like the singer’s been living life on max volume. What sticks with me is how catchy yet simple the chorus is—you can practically hear yourself screaming it at some dingy bar while spilling beer everywhere. No frills, just pure rock ‘n roll attitude.
Then there’s “Girl From Rome.” Man, this one sneaks up on ya. At first, I thought it was gonna be your typical love-gone-wrong tune, but nah—it’s got layers. The melody has this dreamy vibe, kinda like wandering through cobblestone streets late at night. And when the drums kick in halfway through? Chef’s kiss. It’s weirdly cinematic for a rock song, and I couldn’t help picturing some black-and-white movie montage every time I listened to it.
Sonrise isn’t reinventing the wheel here, but who says they need to? Sometimes all you want is solid rock music that makes you feel alive without overthinking it. Plus, coming from Belgium—a country we usually associate more with waffles than riffs—it’s cool to see them hold their own in the genre.
Here’s the thing though: after listening to Get Up, I realized something kinda funny. Rock music might’ve peaked decades ago, but bands like Sonrise remind us why it still matters today. They’re not chasing trends—they’re just doing their thing, loud and proud. Honestly, if this album were a person, it’d probably wear leather jackets and tell bad jokes—but hey, sometimes that’s exactly what you need in your playlist.
So yeah, give Get Up a spin if you’re into no-nonsense rock vibes. Just don’t blame me if you start air-guitaring uncontrollably.
