5 Reasons You Should Listen to 'How To Get Your Life Right With What's Left' by Scizzorman
Some albums are easy to describe. You can file them neatly under a genre, compare them to a handful of obvious touchstones, and move on. Scizzorman's new concept album is not one of those records. "How To Get Your Life Right With What's Left" is a seven-track excursion through funk, glam, psychedelia, stoner rock, swamp blues, trip ambience, and retro funk, and it resists every attempt to pin it down. The Australian outfit formed in late 2024 after a post-pandemic hiatus and a lingering case of writer's block, and what emerged was a strange and colourful collection of observations, anecdotes, and existential detours. Clocking in at just over thirty minutes, it is an album that wastes little time taking the listener somewhere unexpected. If you are on the fence, here are five reasons why this record deserves your attention.
It Refuses to Stay in One Lane
Most bands pick a sound and stick to it. Scizzorman have done the opposite. Over the course of seven tracks, they move through heavy psychedelia, glam pop, stoner rock, swamp blues, trip ambience, and retro funk without ever losing their identity. The band's musical trajectory constantly shifts, yet somehow everything comes together in half an hour. It is a testament to their chemistry and their willingness to take risks. For anyone tired of albums that play it safe, this is a welcome disruption.
The Chemistry Between the Players Is Palpable
At the centre of Scizzorman's melting pot is drummer and vocalist Terry J Vinci, whose outrageous lyrics collide with the slick, smooth bass of Cody Robson and the vibrant guitar and synthesizer work of Stewart Herbertson. Their distinct vocal parts add another layer to a sound that already refuses to sit comfortably inside any single genre. You can hear the trust between them, the sense that each musician is pushing the others to new heights. It is the kind of chemistry that cannot be manufactured, only discovered.
The Production Is Astonishing
The album's mix was shaped by seasoned sound engineer Adrian Vinci, and his work here is nothing short of remarkable. Finding space for so many disparate influences without ever feeling cluttered is a delicate balancing act, and Vinci pulls it off with apparent ease. Each element has room to breathe. Each instrument has its moment in the spotlight. The result is a sound that feels both dense and airy, both chaotic and controlled. It is a masterclass in production.
It Says What It Needs to Say and Then Stops
In an era of bloated albums and endless deluxe editions, "How To Get Your Life Right With What's Left" is refreshingly concise. Clocking in at just over thirty minutes, it makes its point and moves on. There is no filler here, no padding, no moments where the band seems to be treading water. Every second is intentional. Every track earns its place. It is an album that respects your time and rewards your attention.
It Sounds Like Nothing Else You Will Hear This Year
With influences spanning Red Hot Chili Peppers, Frank Zappa, Arctic Monkeys, Talking Heads, David Bowie, The Beatles, The Dandy Warhols, and Jimi Hendrix, Scizzorman have created something distinctly their own. "How To Get Your Life Right With What's Left" is short, very sweet, and designed to dislodge the present tense. From one track to the next, the band invites listeners to embrace the unpredictable, question the obvious, and perhaps discover a few new values along the way. It is an album that will make you think, make you feel, and make you want to press play again. Do not let it pass you by.
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