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opens with ‘Shelter (Save Slam Dunk. Whether it’s up is ‘In My Place’, a con- seem to feature such con-
Me)’, a track with a chuggy their catchy choruses, crete track with a range of troversial subjects as ‘The
guitar start that takes a quirky sound effects, or just sonically strong elements. Human Contradiction’, al-
melodic progression with a general sing-along songs, ‘Framework’ then fuses though there are snippets
synth overlay that perfectly these guys could well be- comparatively slower (by of advice and inspiration,
matches the soft vocals of come your new favourite their standards), darker such as in ‘Fire With Fire’
Adam Fear. ‘Cope’ demon- band. With the likes of Yel- verses with upbeat choral where Charlotte Wessels
strates their versatility, in- lowcard splitting up, Water- sounds as Frank repeat- sings ‘just kill them with
strumentally and vocally, parks have arrived at just edly sings “Achievement is kindness,’ and ‘Open doors
with a stark contrast be- the right time. my best bet”. Lastly, ‘Re- by shutting one, it seems
tween a soft rock verse and YYYYY solve, the heaviest track of impossible until it’s done’.
THE DEAD DAISIES a very classic rock chorus SBV the EP, expresses the ‘Scandal’ is a cover of rock
MAKE SOME NOISE that both melt into each anger of being let down by legends Queen, which be-
(SPITFIRE MUSIC/SPV) other well. ‘The Beast In- BOY JUMPS SHIP a friend and the aftermath, gins with hard-hitting
Like rock music? Then side’ is by far the heaviest WAKE UP with Frank concluding “I drums, and then some re-
you’ll love ‘Make Some track on the EP with a (AMAZING RECORD CO) don’t need you now”. One ally electric guitar work and
Noise’. It’s the latest blast shredding solo by Owen If you’re into straight- qualm is that the mixing oc- almost 80s-style key-
of guzzling hard rock from Fear. Thematically, there is up, honest rock music, Boy casionally makes the vo- boards. It’s the band show-
The Dead Daisies – the then some continuation Jumps Ship have got your cals difficult to hear clearly. ing off a newer glam rock
band that features David into ‘Broken’, during which back. The moment ‘Burn’ Nevertheless, it is an excit- side. ‘Suckerpunch’ and
Lowy, Marco Mendoza, Adam sings “I’m in control begins, a wave of hard-hit- ing step forward for Safe ‘Turn The Lights Out’ were
John Corabi, Brian Tichy and I know it’s not for long”. ting riffs and energy rushes Side and one that shows taken from the ‘Lunar Prel-
and now Doug Aldrich. Finally, ‘Holy Hands’ ex- over you. You don’t need to their immense potential. ude’ EP, included again to
From the opening bars of plores religious themes, work hard to enjoy this YYYY go out to a wider audience
‘Long Way To Go’, it’s a “Time to see if the hand of album because it’s immedi- Yasmeen Frasso here. The band played
full-on rock ‘n’ roll party that God can cure this disease”, ately accessible, catchy, ‘Turn The Lights Out’ on
you’ll want to never leave. with an energetic guitar- fun and full of addictive their last UK tour and com-
These guys have been heavy chorus. The EP hooks. ‘No Tomorrow’ sets mented on how it is about
rocking out for decades overall is promising and it’ll the alternative, pop-punk the Sandman Comic. It be-
and show exactly why they be interesting to see the re- template for the rest of the gins with some gentle hum-
have each created a name action it gains. It holds a lot album to follow, bringing ming. The repetition of ‘turn
for themselves. Some mu- of strength and because of back nostalgic sounds of the lights out’ is very
sicians kind of fizzle out the the range of influences and the early 2000s pop-punk catchy. The album doesn’t
older they get, but not styles incorporated, it era. ‘Turn Up The Radio’ is seem to have many an-
these guys. They’re still should have a wide appeal. an immediately likeable, themic moments, although
going strong with energy in YYYY fun, pop-punk anthem rather than catchy cho-
their music that can rival Yasmeen Frasso whilst ‘Under Your Skin’ is ruses, what you get is cre-
bands half their age. Every overflowing with rock-fu- DELAIN ative and dramatic epic
song has its own character. elled teenage angst. ‘Night MOONBATHERS masterpieces. This is De-
Some songs are pure party Stories’ falls a little short, (NAPALM) lain focusing on and show-
anthems while others, like but the pace is picked back 2016 marks the 10- ing that they are masters at
‘Song And A Prayer’, in- up again with ‘Hell,' before year anniversary of De- the art of creating impres-
clude thought-provoking the deep bass tones and lain’s debut album. It also sive monumental music.
lyrics by John Corabi in re- incredible hooks in album marks the release of their YYYY
lation to the state of the closer ‘Redlight’ leave you new, fifth, studio album. SBV
world today. There are wanting more. Anyone ‘Moonbathers’ is the follow-
some epic solos, covers of would be surprised to hear up to 2014’s ‘The Human GUTTERMOUTH
‘Fortunate Son’ and ‘Join ‘Wake Up’ is the band’s first Contradiction’. The busy GOT IT MADE
Together’ that the Daisies full-length release, with bees from the Netherlands (RUDE)
have made their own, and WATERPARKS both flawless production also released an EP, ‘Lunar Long-standing Califor-
just all round excellence. CLUSTER and musical performance. Prelude’, earlier in the year. nia punk rockers Gutter-
It’s one of those albums
(EASY LIFE/RED ESSEN- When it comes to Boy Showing that their hard mouth have released their
that you can listen to from TIAL) Jumps Ship, the party has work has not been compro- first material in ten years in
start to finish and not want Waterparks are an ex- only just begun — and it’s mised we have an album the form of ‘Got It Made’.
to skip any tracks. It’s an citing three-piece from a party you won’t want to full of quality and grandeur. The six-track EP is bursting
album that you’ll want to Houston, Texas. ‘Cluster’ is miss. The album starts in dra- with fast and frantic punk
turn to 20. As the title sug- their latest EP, one full of vi- YYYY matic, symphonic fashion rock. It’s fun, it’s catchy and
gests, it’s an album that tality and brilliance. It’s their Carissa Thorne with ‘Hands Of Gold’. Char- it’s extremely repetitive.
makes some noise – and first release on a label. lotte Wessels’ vocals Kicking off with ‘The Point’,
the noise is exactly what Imagine an amalgamation SAFE SIDE sound striking, soft in the Mark Adkins sings, “I get it,
we want to hear. of Five Seconds Of Sum- BLOSSOM verses before adding I get it, I get it, what’s the
YYYYY mer and Good Charlotte. (SAFE SIDE) power in the chorus. We’re point?” The point here is to
SBV It’s no surprise that Benji Essex pop-punk band, not really a fan of Alissa have fun in the most
and Joel Madden were so Safe Side, have released White-Gluz’s added growls chaotic and entertaining
IN REQUIEM impressed with the band their second EP, ‘Blossom’, (despite loving her for way. ‘Freckles The Pony’
IN REQUIEM that they wanted to work which takes a striking leap being vegan!) and glad the begins a little more melodic
(IN REQUIEM) with them. The Madden up from their debut EP, album doesn’t have much musically although is lyri-
South Wales quartet In brothers now manage the ‘Everything You Never growling on it. ‘The Glory cally more comical while
Requiem are re-releasing band with Benji co-produc- Wanted’. Safe Side have And The Scum’ sees the (almost) title track ‘I’ve Got
their self-titled EP in Sep- ing the EP. ‘Pink’ has a bit delivered four dynamic, collaboration of Charlotte’s It Made’ begins ‘hi-ho, hi-
tember. ‘In Requiem’, ex- of a Good Charlotte vibe to lively tracks. The guys cer- precious vocals with a ho, it’s off to work I go’.
hibits the alt-rockers’ it, although Waterparks in- tainly have a unique sound, heavier music metallic Guttermouth haven’t lost
musical talent succinctly. corporate an array of largely based around the base. As she has stated, any of the feistiness that
Upon first listen, the EP sounds. They are all of unapologetically British vo- certain elements of the made them known back in
sounds largely driven by your favourite pop-punk cals of Frank Yates and band have gotten softer, the 90s. If you like a bit of
classic rock, however In bands rolled up into one, they take a raw approach while some have gotten frenzied fast-paced punk
Requiem combine this in- breathing fresh air into the to pop-punk. The EP opens heavier and louder. There’s rock, ‘Got It Made’ is made
fluence with synth sounds scene with such fizz and with the head-bopping intro a mixture of passion, for you.
to create their own charac- pizazz. We’re kicking our- to ‘Wilt’, a song with a Don power, fragility and beauty. YYY
teristic niche. The EP selves for missing them at Broco-esque sound. Next Lyrically, the album doesn’t SBV

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