SUPERBLONDES – “Kill Some Time” When you hear a great tune from a great band it makes your day. Here the song is all about creating a forceful intent. It opens up with that in mind and keeps track of it. The deliberate way to it all leans into something with a hard New York keel about it. The raw characteristics in the sound are a strength that is played to with great effect.
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.................................................................................................................................. EMPIRE CIRCUS - “True Believer” There is a consistent way to this one that is well tracked. It steadily builds up from the intro. The certainty to it is found in many quarters. The fullness in the body of the track is to be found from the way the rhythm is managed. With a lavish feel to it all, it is a track that invigorates you with each listen. It is a staggering effort that really shows a band with a lot of potential.
9 ................................................................................................................................... KAPITALS – “Ms. Heartache” A steady rhythm is courted finely from this. The way it all branches out is splendid work indeed. But in the way that it all builds it cuts loose in a rather distinguished way. The neatness shows in the arrangement of it, while the tempo is evenly balanced and able to project a large likeability for the song overall.
9 ................................................................................................................................... THE LOOSE HEARTS – “Behind Your Eyes” The Liverpool band’s latest offering is a sublime affair. With the way the rhythm moves across on it all it is a scintillating tune. In part it has something lavish and heartfelt with the running, and behind that is a solid and consistent rhythm that is competently delivered. The rather neat showing to it all hinges well on the crisp hold that the tempo places upon it all.
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..................................................................................................................................... THE LAST MONROES – “Underneath The Streetlight/Thieves” The double a-side has it all going for it on the first track. A commendable guitar rhythm plays out on it with some true old-school sensibilities. Alongside that they needle something straight forward from the lyrics and vocals that sit comfortably on it. It edges out and the catchy hook to it all is there to see. The second track provides a heavier beat with a sense of authority. An animalistic turn from it is picked up on and in the way they roll with it show they are a band comfortable with playing to that style. The lean showing to it is excellent. 43 U&I June 2013 Issue