Posted in: Musicouching by FghtFfYrDmns on April 13th, 2009 | 0 Comments
They’re probably my favourite band. Their full albums coming out in a couple of months, but for now, here’s my review of their 2007 EP, two years late.
This 4 track EP does its intended job, in showing what this 6-piece Screamo band from Scotland were capable of doing back in 2006. Despite not showing the full range of talent within the bands song writing, due to them (sadly) sticking to their guns, this EP is nothing short of heroic, not because it’s anything out of the ordinary, or because it made it to the top of the pile, but because it shows what a small home-grown band from Scotland can be capable of. From opening track “Don’t Sleep Swim”, the band makes an all out assault on the ears, showcasing some of the best talent to come out of Scotland since AC/DC (Screw Australia, the UK can have them), using amazing dynamics, and truly unique vocals, refreshing within a generation of Kurt Cobain/Billy Joe Armstrong wannabes. Another refreshing thing given in this is their lyrics. Despite being nothing special, these boys – while keeping the windswept fringes (bar one) and tight jeans that this genre asks for – don’t sing another whiny song about how they lost their girlfriend, or all of the other cliché songs stealing the airwaves away. The most outstanding part of this EP definitely comes in the second half. The refreshing intro to “Making Life Easier since 1987” acting as a gateway to the finest crafted song on the EP, and some amazing vocals, as well as the most memorable breakdown within the EP, followed by finisher (and one of their most popular songs by the release of this EP), “Oh yes, There Will be Blood”, the song which any person interested in listening to Flood of Red, but only wanting a taster of should download as soon as they finish reading this review, as it sums up everything which is great about a truly amazing band.
Despite all of the praise I’ve given it, this EP does have its flaws. As I stated earlier, despite having some amazing songs for the genre, it doesn’t step out of the genre, although this shouldn’t be a problem for most fans, and if you like 1 track, this does mean you’ll like them all. The EP also has the problem that it isn’t inviting. If you’re not a fan of screamo, This EP isn’t going to be the greatest introduction, and probably better reserved for fans of the “British Screamo Scene”, if there is one.
