UK Surf
Demo
Self-ReleasedFriday 16th of February 2007
By Haydon S'Stop the Tape' is a decent radio-ready synth-rock song, in a similar vein to Editors, with some neat production flourishes and good energy. The crispness of the song is a plus, with strong production values and clever interplay between all the members of the band. However, it never really quite takes off in a way which would elevate it from good to great.
Second track 'Put Your Foot on the Brake' showcases Jimmy Clarke's synths, in the midst of a brighter, more up-tempo singalong pop song, with a strong chorus. Thomas Jeatt's vocal, which could by some be seen as an acquired taste, really comes to the fore on this song.
Closer, 'The Light in Your Eyes' is a great song. It's while listening to this that I finally reach a point of comparison for the band, Longview. To me this is a compliment (I hope UK Surf think so too). This track is the most 'experimental' of the three, with some clever guitar sounds and tones from Jeatt, driven along by some good pulsing bass from Iain Smyth, and a ricocheting drum part from Matthew Ford.
UK Surf are obviously a band going places, as supports with The Research and BC Camplight begin to attest. It will be interesting to see where they go from this highly polished demo.
9 out of 10
Originally published by The Mag: http://www.the-mag.me.uk/Music/Articles/Item/UK-Surf-Demo/
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