Sunday, 11 September 2011

Ambersand - Intro's and Adverts

From the leafy suburbs of Surrey comes Ambersand, their unique brit rock vibe mixed with 90's 00's American pop punk gives them the scope to create a whole new genre. Many people would argue that all that old pop punk stuff sounds the same but with intuitive thinking and broad musical talent Ambersand overcome this, and the result is phenomenal. Their EP starts with "Felicity" which features a instrumental intro which flicks my mind back Scale The Summit (technical instrumental band). The catchiness of old pop punk is there but there is a definite rock 'n roll feel to it. "Esteem on Ice" explains this well, an intro reminiscent of the early 00's indie scene but then the pace picks up with that pop punk feel. Ambersand are so different to any other style but then again have this familiar feel by pinching from so many different influences. If they were to have a catchphrase it would be "American influenced, unmistakably English". If there is just one song that you listen to from this review make it "Control We Thought We Had Lost", it will blow you away: 60's brit rock, reggae bounce, post pop punk and an incredible vocal line which the band should win an award for, the song is simply a switch on feel good song. The talent that is on offer here should not be passed up as each song holds a new surprise, "Coma State" is a prime example of this. You think you have heard it all but the band deliver completely unique songs every time. "Streets I Roam" starts slowly but builds into a fast paced chorus and then a ballad like bridge, this shows you the diversity of the band and how well they change from one style to another in no time at all. "Breaking Books and Paper Planes" is the last song on the EP has a more straight up rock vibe which the band are great at doing. This is a brilliant debut EP for such a new band! So if your a fan of 90's, 00's pop punk, rock and roll give Ambersand a listen!
Ambersand - Intro's and Adverts 9-10
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