I remember the first time I saw this band live was at the Ship Inn in Preston and I thought this was a band that was going to go on and do something amazing. The potential of these musicians is something not commonly seen in the local pub scene of Preston. Later I read reviews of the following shows and of recordings and saw a few comparisons to early funeral for a friend. This was something unexpected, had they progressed that far in such a short time? Well today I got hold of an online copy of their EP which has been out for a while now but I just had to do a quick review.
The three track EP has a lashings of influence from a wide range of bands, including the before mentioned Matt Davis and a little of Matt Skiba. This is not however merely a sound-a-like band they bring their own style that underpins every song giving a sense of true continuity through the EP.
Track one Hundred Reasons, Probably my favourite. Has a more alt-punk emo feel than the other songs. Feedback starts the track to set up a powerful guitar part to carry along the vocals which flick back and forth between the screaming and clean vocals that Falter are known for.
Track two is a slower track, clean vocals and softer guitar give a very mellow start to this one. Its got a section of Woah! Woah! …not sure if they didn’t have enough lyrics but who cares it sounds cool. About half way through the distortion breaks the relaxed feel like a sledgehammer and gives the track some new life. It returns to the mellower part and back again for a rocky ending. At first I was worried that they had gone too soft rock but the ending saved it.
Final track another slow start leading to a rocky chorus, This song has a very familiar feel and plays through very well.
In all not a bad first effort from the Falter lads. Guitars, bass and drums are strong throughout. Whilst I am a huge fan of Tom Eccles, there are a few points in the EP where the vocals fell a little flat and he is an exceptional vocalist and I felt like with a bit more work/studio time It could’ve been more polished.
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