New Music Review - ‘At Sixes and Sevens’ the album by Frank On Tap
At Sixes and Sevens was released on the 26th of September, 2025 by Auckland-based band, Frank On Tap
Album artwork: Provided/Cuillin Hearty
Everybody, wake up! One of New Zealand’s much-loved alt-rock bands, Frank On Tap, have turned up the dial and bought out their album, At Sixes and Sevens, their newest ten-piece, that was released today.
Flawlessly passionate melodies, with settled instrumentals within At Sixes and Sevens strips the album back, aligning you with memories that will feel as though you are in a room with their music being the only thing that you’re able to focus on. Anything going on outside is non-existent because you’re so lost in the completion of words and moving bodies. A true indulgence to be had.
Frank On Tap take on this role of being able to illuminate the galaxy and make the world seem brighter and clearer with each and every thoughtful, fragile piece they perform.
At Sixes and Sevens is a burst of energy, an integral part of your daily listening routine, a piece of the puzzle that just fits and it’s down to how Frank On Tap bring their technique to the album, sharing all kinds of moments with their listeners that will have you tapping your feet, serious tunes that will have you deep in thought, and of course, the straight fire tunes that will have you wishing the album was endless.
At Sixes and Sevens is individualised by each track and while all of them are Frank On Tap coded, you will find that every song is blended uniquely to the one prior, and the ones upcoming. They've produced such a dynamic masterpiece that at times, you won't believe it's the same band. The skillset they have is wild and fun.
Frank On Tap have mastered the art of meaningful, remarkable wordcraft throughout the album, with wise flair to each line that they have placed into At Sixes and Sevens and as someone who not only connects deeply with good beats, but also has a fascination with stunning lyricism, hearing how Frank On Tap have developed their structured truth of words into this album has now earned them a big 'one of my new favourite bands’ badges.
One of the many standout tracks from the album would have to be Stars with the mighty line “saw you looking out the window, are you shopping for stars?” that for some reason, made my skin crawl with goosebumps. A simple lyrical phrase, however, it feels too romantically sweet to not mention.
Old Man feels quite nostalgic, like the time machine has been invented and we’ve all just popped back into 2016. This track (whether intentional or not) has quite a likeness to the song Don’t Mind Me by Walking On Cars which is such a treat to hear something similar to that in 2025. It holds a lot of magic to it, being able to be performed in such a way that it engages the listener and makes time go backwards, not forwards.
Sleeping Dogs taps into that alternative rock element that Frank On Tap are known for, with envying guitar riffs and gritty vocals that bait you like a hook and keep you on the line the entire time. A delectable treat for your ear canals.
Overrall, Frank On Tap have nailed the entire album with fierce force, magnifying elements and wiseness that goes beyond their young ages.
At Sixes and Sevens gets a solid 100 out of 10. Give it a listen immediately.
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