|
 |
The BorderlandThree Months Of Sundays Greasy Pop/independent Given how impressed I was with The Borderland's debut CD-EP 'Radio Silence', I was expecting big things from local heavy-rock outfit when I heard that they'd finished their second CD-EP 'Three Months Of Sundays'. Even so, this recording surpassed all of my expectations. This half hour extravaganza spares no time with warm-ups, launching straight into the angsty opener Hollywood Cheekbones with Tulsa Giles' vocals accompanied by a powerful rhythm section, captivating the listener right from the get go. As the CD progresses it more than maintains the standard, taking the listener on a journey into something quite amazing. Just as you think you have the song figured out, something completely unexpected comes; whether a single sound or a whole new section of song. In saying that, the continual shifts in the music are constructed to blend together seamlessly, which is impressive considering the variety of different elements within their music. I particularly loved the use of lo-fi sections in songs such as Parallel, which starts with a subtle introduction before becoming one of the heaviest tracks on this release. The Borderland draws on aspects from a variety of acts like Deftones, The Butterfly Effect, Cog and Sunk Loto, yet cannot be so simply pigeonholed. Line-up changes have certainly altered the sound of the group, but in this CD they have the ammunition they need to achieve the goals they have set for themselves. 'Three Months Of Sundays' is as intelligent as it is addictive and I would be surprised if it didn't lead The Borderland to receive recognition on a national scale.  |
|
The latest issue available now!     |
All content copyright dB Magazine