August 13, 2004

I have had the Razorlight album for some time now so have been able to listen to it a good number of times and have become rather familiar with it. I know for a fact that ‘Vice’ is not the best tune on the album, and is of course nowhere near as catchy as single ‘Golden Touch,’ but it does have a lot of positive points about it. The fact is, Razorlight never seem to pen a bad song – they have a whole album of tracks that they could quite easily release as singles without them looking too out of place. So, although I was surprised to see that this track had been chosen as the next single to be taken from the ‘Up All Night’ album, there is no doubt in my mind that this track can be a success.

The track clocks in at just over three minutes, but in its three minutes running time it sure does a hell of a lot to impress you as a listener. There are some cracking vocals that you come to expect with Razorlight, super drum beats, crunching bass lines, and some truly amazing guitar licks. Razorlight always sound perfect in their tracks – they really do have a lot of talent, and passion for their music and this really comes through in their tracks. I have not seen the band live before, but I bought the album with the bonus Live DVD – and on this the band came across really well and you could tell that they were really enjoying playing live to their fans. There is so much passion conveyed in their music – it is truly remarkable, and a joy to listen to. This track powers on, and the further you get in to the song the more you begin to enjoy it as it seems to gather momentum as it goes and become stronger and stronger throughout its three minute duration. There are some really great lyrics on this track, with vocals that are amazingly passionate which really help to carry them off with impeccable style.

If you liked ‘Golden Touch’ then you will probably like this track as well. Although it is not as good in my opinion, it is still a cracking tune and well worth a listen as it is strong, passionate, and full of energy. With all these qualities going for them, I see no reason why Razorlight wont go down in history as legendary – and I can see their music influencing many a generation of musicians to come.

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Rich

UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.

I had not really been too impressed with the album that the band released on Moon Ska a few years ago as I found it to be a bit average. However, when I saw that the band had taken it upon themselves to record a CD with producer Ryan Greene (NOFX, Lagwagon etc) I realised that this would not be another CD of mediocrity. On this EP, the band really shows that they can cut it, and can make Punk Rock music just as well as any of the top American bands of the genre. Judging by what I have heard on this EP, their album will be something really special when they have found a label and can make it happen.

This is a 4 track EP, and in its 4 tracks it really does put a massive smile across your face. The band have some strong vocals, and amazing guitar riffs that really help to make the music what it is – good, strong Punk Rock. The band have worked with the average tracks of old and have created 4 tracks here that are fun, catchy, great to dance to, and just a general joy to listen to. Right from the offset of this EP you can tell that the band has produced something really quite special as it jumps straight into the action and automatically the fun begins. My favourite track on this EP is probably ‘Fourth Time’s A Charm’ as it is a really catchy little number that as you listen to, you just cant help but visualize a load of happy kids jumping around to this tune. It’s a bouncy tune that could quite easily sneak into the Top40, yet keeps all the credibility of being a good rock song at the same time. Mixtwitch are really onto something special with this one – it would make an awesome first single to get people into them before introducing them to the heavier, more sophisticated music that the band can produce.

If you were not a fan of the band in the past, then still make sure you check out this EP as I was also not a fan of these guys but on the ‘All Bets Are Off’ EP the band have really upped the quality and produced a fine CD of Punk Rock greatness. You really have to hear it to believe it, but listening to the band on this EP is like listening to a whole new band as they are just so much more special than they were on previous material. The band will be coming to England some time over the next few months so make sure you look out for them and be sure to check them out if they come to a town near you.

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Rich

UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.

Archives for August 13, 2004

Razorlight – Vice

Mixtwitch – All Bets Are Off EP