Archives for December 31, 2004

Zerell – Lonely Street

December 31, 2004 by Rich Leave a Comment

This is a 3 track CD from London band Zerell featuring the tracks ‘Lonely Street,’ ‘My blood is for real,’ and ‘Mexican airforce thumb.’ It’s certainly not a bad little CD and had I not seen them live a few months ago I’d probably appreciate it more. Live, they are one of the tightest bands I’ve ever seen – a really quality group of performers, but on this CD they just seem to be lacking something. The buzz that was there at the live show is missing meaning I just can’t get a lot out of this CD.

‘My blood is for real’ probably comes out the best on this CD and some of the live energy can be felt in the driving guitars, neat bass lines, and cool drum beats. This is a fine track with a fair bit of power, some cool lyrics in an awesome vocal style, and a good bit of the punch that was felt in the live performance.

I think what the problem here is that at the Maidstone Basement gig you could tell that the band were really enjoying themselves and putting there all into it but this just can’t be felt on this recorded effort. Although it’s not a bad CD, it’s just not as good as I was expecting following the success of the live gig. Be sure to check this band out some time as they really are a quality live band and have a lot to offer. I believe that at the moment the Antiproduct drummer is standing in for the band as the old drummer has now left for pastures new. Zerell will be playing a few gigs with them from the 20th to the 22nd of January so that should be pretty cool. If you can get along to any of the dates then make sure you do because I promise you, you will not be disappointed as both Zerell and Antiproduct are amazing bands.

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Rich

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

Tripdash – This Spells Disaster

December 31, 2004 by Rich Leave a Comment

Tripdash are a fun, fast and friendly young band from Newcastle and despite their young age they are absolutely oozing with talent. Musically, Tripdash are really tight with some amazing drum beats, super guitar riffs, booming bass lines, and genius vocals. Lead vocalist Johnny has a really great and distinctive voice which will help Tripdash stand out from the crowd.

There are 5 tracks on display here showcasing Tripdash’s amazing and truly original sound. This is apparently only the bands second studio recording, and is their first under the moniker Tripdash so good on them I say because this EP really is quite extraordinary. Tripdash have catchy, somewhat addictive tunes which will have you singing along in no time. With great guitar hooks, and superb choruses the songs are sure to have you hooked. I absolutely love opening track ‘High Expectations,’ and can’t find fault in the incredible ‘Channel 5.’ Right from the start, ‘Channel 5’ never fails to impress with its amusing lyrics and fast, upbeat tempo. If P-Rock was still about then this tune would be Number 1 on their play list for months – it really is that good.

Not a single one of these tracks fails to impress me and I swear that before long this band will be huge. The talent is most certainly already there, as are the tunes so all the band need now is a bit of luck and for this CD to fall into the hands of the right person and they could be huge. ‘This Spells Disaster’ could spell success for Tripdash.

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Rich

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

THEGAGA*S – Sex

December 31, 2004 by Rich Leave a Comment

THE*GA*GA*S are a lot better than what I was expecting them to be. When I received this CD my first thoughts were that THE*GA*GA*S would be another mediocre band of the ‘The’ band garage rock society. Luckily they are definitely not this and what they actually are is an exciting up and coming UK Rock band with a hell of a talent.

‘Sex’ is the first commercial single to be lifted from the bands album which will be released through Sanctuary Records on the 7th of February. It has fast, exciting guitars which drive the band with awesome bass lines, great drum beats and truly exquisite vocals. This single is a sure fire success and as far as commercial debut singles go it is absolutely perfect. With its ever catchy beat, and strong vocal firing of the word ‘Sex’ it is sure to stay fresh in everyone’s mind, never to be forgotten. With this single, not only do you get the cracking tune of ‘Sex’ but you also get the hammering ‘Exit Lights.’ This is another storming tune where the band again show their passion for the music which they create and offer up another electric, fast paced blinder of a track.

This band is amazingly talented, and with this crushing single they are sure to shoot to stardom. Many UK bands have broken through in 2004 so I am sure that THE*GA*GA*S will continue this trend into 2005 and be one of the success stories of the year. Sanctuary Records are set to unleash the beast on January 31st.

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Rich

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