UpBeetMusic - Album Reviews… Because That’s What We Do

Okay, let’s not beat around the proverbial bush and I’ll be really honest with you. I don’t really like much British music past about 95’. Despite coming from this little island in the sea. I’m a perfect example of Americanisation, well the music side of things anyway. 75% of my favourite bands and artists are from across the pond, with a few places saved for some bands from Europe and other continents. So with my oh so secret shame in mind let us begin. After having nothing particularly interesting to do on a Tuesday evening, my friend and I managed to get ourselves in for free at a local music venue and we came across “Four Day Hombre�. A five piece melodic indie band ...

You know when you discover a new band and are on the very verge of falling in love with them? Their name is cool, they wear nice clothes and the music is fantastic.“Oh man, this intro is so rad! I can’t wait to hear the vocals�. But then it hits. The bad, God awful vocals; and you sit there wondering where it all went wrong. No, you won’t buy their record and no, you defiantly won’t put yourself through another second of this horrible torture.  So imagine my surprise and general all round good feelings when Chicago’s 2*Sweet managed to pull off the vocals; as well as the silly name. Fantastic and all round happiness you might say? Well yes. Except that ...