Comments:
One of the bands that has been surprising the audience live the last
few years is English noisy rockers Amplifier with their energetic
music and performance. Though their debut didn’t manage to capture
that vibe and energy, this new Insider seriously preserved
the bands signature!
Amplifier clearly is inflicted with the well known Brit pop sound
that was rooted in the sixties by the Beatles. Amplifier magnifies
sounds and emotions! Insider is packed with over steered guitar
noise, hard driving guitars that create a grand audacious sound, swollen
bass lines and pumping drums, all topped with ear mingling melodies
and choirs leaning towards sweetness drenched in philosophy, and ...
a tremendous power!
One
of the finest examples of their twisted minds is the amazing “Procedures”
that starts with a rhythmic rattling typewriter drill slowly woven
into a biting riff and groovy foundation. Other great Brit pop influenced
tracks are the driven nearly claustrophobic title track, the awesome
“Elysian Gold” and “Hymn of the Aten” with its
staccato playing and progressive beats. The song reminds me of the
best Saigon Kick has recorded, slightly going over the top and sugar
coated with the Brit pop trademarks.
Driven
groove rockers like the awesome “Map of an Imaginary Place”
or the mighty powerful “O Fortuna.” Yes indeed; British
rock music that also features grooves and hammerhard metal tones from
bands like King’s X, Electric Cowboys and Saigon Kick or even
Young Gods. All brought to life with a vivid kicking sound from none
other than Chris Seldon who mixed the record (Foo Fighters) and Steve
Lyon (The Cure, Depeche Mode) who managed to produce the overall intense
and humid driving sound. The field of exploration is wide and diverse,
waiting to be devoured.
For
people that have an open mind for metal being infected by ‘newer’
sounds and Brit pop reminiscent noise, make sure to check this out!
Even though getting through the entire record the first time is tough,
the band will open up more and more with every run this disc takes
in your player. There’s just too much to discover.
Band
members:
Sal Balamir – guitar, vocals
Neil Mahony – bass, typewriter
Matt Brobin - Drums
www.amplifiertheband
www.spvusa.com
HRH
Rating: 8.6/10
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