Midnight Rodeo: Chaos Era - Spectrum Culture

Midnight Rodeo: Chaos Era - Spectrum Culture

Midnight Rodeo’s debut feels like two completely different albums by two separate bands all rolled into one. You can even pinpoint the exact moment when the Nottingham-based group’s Chaos Era makes the jump. Unfortunately, this switch isn’t necessarily a good thing, as the sound transitions from a groovy ‘60s surf-rock dance party to a dull, droning, psych abyss. Though at various points this five-person outfit stops the LP’s second half from be…