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Archives for June 18, 2007

Enter Shikari – Jonny Sniper

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I have nothing but respect for this band, Enter Shikari have got where they are today through much hard work and constant touring, and as far as I’m concerned they fully deserve the success that has come their way. ‘Jonny Sniper’ is a great single, their most radio friendly offering to date and should go down a storm with their legion of fans and those yet to be converted alike. There is a strong vocal performance here, excellent use of the synth, and unforgettable choruses. This truly is a finely crafted single and for me contains all a single should do; it’s fast, fun, and highly memorable. Enter Shikari may not be to everyone’s taste, but I personally love their ability to combine both spectrum’s of Hardcore, and their originality and diversity is something that should definitely be praised. Still only young and currently on the cover of every music magazine going, the future looks to be a bright one for Enter Shikari.

Label: Ambush Reality
Release Date: 18th June 2007

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Pull Tiger Tail – Hurricanes

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‘Hurricanes’ was a track I envisioned myself probably quite enjoying as I am quite a fan of Indie as a general rule, but sadly I was to be disappointed here. Essentially there is nothing wrong with this track, however there’s just nothing at all that makes the band stand out at all. Starting promisingly, my initial thoughts were that this was going to be an interesting listen as the intro is extremely upbeat, uplifting and with some strong sounding vocal work. Sadly, from here on in the track plods along and never really gets going as the band pace through a frankly uninspiring and bland 4 minute song. This track could have been so much more as in a lot of ways this band often remind me stylistically of We Are Scientists, however they just don’t have the flair, energy or excitement that WAS do. Pull Tiger Tail are just another sound alike Indie bore, and in my opinion there’s no point forming a band if you’re just going to regurgitate music thats been done to death already. There are so many bands out there doing this exact same bland format of Indie, and quite frankly doing it a lot better than Pull Tiger Tail are.

Label: B-Unique
Release Date: 18th June 2007

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Kate Nash – Foundations

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Before receiving this single I had never heard of Kate Nash, and quite frankly having listened to this single I wish that this would have remained to be the case. ‘Foundations’ sounds like Kate Nash listened to Lily Allen’s cover of The Kooks ‘Naïve’ and forged out her career on the basis of what she heard here, as lyrically she sounds like a poor Lily Allen and is often reminiscent of her, however there is also a definite Kooks approach about her vocals that comes through at times, particularly during the chorus. At close to 4 minutes in length, I would consider this track to have been a severe waste of my life – 4 minutes of which I’ll regrettably not be getting back. A few months down the line and I guarantee that Kate Nash will be a distant memory for most, a young talentless woman destined to be a one album wonder.

Label: Polydor
Release Date: 18th June 2007

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The Horrors – She Is The New Thing

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If anyone were ever to suggest that nothing good ever emerges from Southend, to point towards The Horrors as a counter-argument against this would not be a smart move. I’m still bewildered as to what anybody could ever possibly see in this band. They can’t sing, they can’t play their instruments, and they sure as hell aren’t talented songwriters. The Horrors have to be one of the worst bands to have emerged from this country in recent years, and with suitably awful haircuts and clothing tastes – to look at them is almost as torturing as to listen to their music. ‘She Is The New Thing’ will be the most painful 2 minutes 39 seconds of your life should you ever have the misfortune of listening to it, and if you ever happen to tune into your favourite radio station as this one is being announced, be sure to switch to another frequency as a matter of urgency. I really have no time whatsoever for this band, and this new single has done nothing whatsoever to change my mind on the matter.

Label: Loog Records
Release Date: 18th June 2007

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