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| House On Fire - Something Beginning With... |
House On Fire - Something Beginning With...
Release Date: February 2014
Four lads from the Tunbridge
Wells and Brighton areas walk in to a pub and proceed to make some noise in a
semi-laddish way but with enough melodic integrity to get by. This is no joke,
this is the story of House On Fire who are at our doorstep with their debut
album 'Something Beginning With...' and it's not half bad. Once you get through
the slightly ponderous and useless 'Intro', you're thrown head first in to the
early Arctic Monkeys punkish delight of 'Menace Boys' and the scratchy romp of
'Living On Through Time' which borders on Reverend and the Makers territory.
'Shut The Door' has a bouncy, indie charm that is hard to ignore while 'Wanted'
has a heavier, more in your face attitude about it that threatens to soundtrack
a Mexican stand-off down at your local Wetherspoons.
'Edge Of The Sky' has a laid
back, bass driven opening that is matched by the almost slurred vocals of Dave
Pearce as the song ambles along in a gentle, very English indie way that the
Kinks would thoroughly approve of. The dreamy, gentle guitars that herald the
beginning of 'Flares' suggest that this is not a jaunty song about wide
trousers but perhaps a more Snow Patrol-esque indie-ballad with the band
showing of their impressive vocals harmonies atop some initially sparse
instrumentation. 'Dreamer's Wall' is a darker, more introverted affair with minor
tones while recent single 'Saturday's Sit Ups End In Sunday's Hiccups' is pure
Arctic Monkeys from guitar effects to vocal phrasing. There is a subtle, almost
grunge feel to 'Can I Join You On Your Wave?' that is more Silver Chair than
Nirvana but appealing nonetheless. Final track 'Mister Mystery' is a Stone
Roses-esque indie stomper that is pleasing on the ear if not entirely original
in its construction. I've enjoyed this album and there is no doubting that
House On Fire have a great set of influences. However, the secret for the band
becoming successful is in finding a way of blending all these influences
together to make a sound of their own rather than so obviously aping the styles
of their heroes. There is hope though....
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