Boris – Pink
Veteran underground rockers Boris are back with their new album, “Pink.” Sticking with their hard-rocking alternative sound, “Pink” delivers a punchy package that’s sure to please old fans and draw new ones.
Boris has been playing the underside of rock since 1996, so there’s no surprise that “Pink” sounds on the most part mature and refined. There are songs however that did not impress, reminding me of a rambling old man, and losing my attention. “Afterburner” for example should be ended half way through, the last two minutes are repetitive, winding, and quite boring. Also, the last thirteen minutes on “Just Abandoned My-Self
The Pipettes – Dirty Mind
The vocals on this sound like the band consists of a group of girls all about 10. The vocals would suit a novelty record but not for what they are trying to be on this record. Lyrically it is just as bad “He’s got a dirty mind, don’t know what you’re gonna find.” Some might find them a light hearted laugh and I can understand that but I just don’t and find them very irritating. Ok, they sound different from the average girl group and musically they have a dancey fun record here but…I still find them too irritating.
By Helen Daw
Kaiser Chiefs – Modern Way
Recently, if it’s not bands lazily re-releasing tracks off albums (which the Kaisers are culprits of) it’s lazily releasing one (or two or three) too many tracks off of one album. Notably a debut album. Strike two, for the Chief’s. However all that aside, Modern Way is my favourite track off of
Priestess – Blood/Everything That You Are
Wholesome Canadian grunge flirting rockers, Priestess showcase the lingering, forlorn and anxious vocals of percussionist Vince Nudo. He gives usual lead man Mikey Heppner the chance to concentrate on providing the spiralling guitars. It’s easy to see through