The B of the Bang are a collective of human beings (14) that “when gathered together, have the ability to straighten corners”. Hmm, any band that claims to have the ability to turn the bent, straight, has to be listened too!
The website of tThe B of the Bang can be found at thebofthebang.co.uk and has many of the same qualities as the bands’ music; it is neat, well structured, coherent, slightly macabre in its tone, yet strangely uplifting. On the website there is more than one quote that eulogises this band, and in fairness it is probably rightfully so.
After a little intro number, Track Two sets the bar for the rest of the album and “Alaska” is a gem. It is reminiscent of the debut of Arcade Fire. The same driving energy, ambient sound-scapes, simple chord structures and driving 4/4 beat that builds and builds to its own natural crescendo which is all backed up ably by a fine understated vocal.
Track Three “Alfred Light the Fires” takes the album in a slightly different direction, twisting the mood into Cabaret territory. It is almost circus music and wouldn’t be out of place in a Dr Who time travelling episode. It is a fun song, while being strangely eerie.
Track Four “Lung” raises the tempo again with another climactic song. The bands lead vocalist had the ability to sound like Nick Cave at times, and doesn’t sound out of place within the realm of this album, and is excellently supported with nice harmonies and lovely delicate instrumentation; glockenspiels, harmonicas, banjos, double bass and xylophones to name a few.
The way that B of the Bang have the ability build their tracks must be commended and they no doubt have the ability to get a room, no matter how big, dancing and screaming. I am sure their live show, (imagine the 14 people) would be something to behold indeed.
Track Five “The Making of the Little Bean” slows the tempo again, but in a much more restrained and “normal” manner. The Making of the Little Bean uses an organ lead line, which is highly effective, along with what sounds like Caribbean steel drums. It is a lovely song; simple, melodic, yet highly effective. In fairness the whole of “Beginning.Middle.End” is strong and should be listened too by anyone looking for a new band that has originality, melody, energy and emotion at its heart.
Track Nine “Delores” adds a new dimension to the album, with the addition of a female vocal. If I am honest, if there had been more of the female vocal throughout the album, The B of the Bang could have elevated themselves to greatness. Alas, the female vocal is too thin on the ground, but perhaps this is something they will use more of in the future.
Track Eleven “ Treasure Maps” is another gem. It is an alt-folk number, with lovely vocal harmonies and a sumptuous cello line. On listening, one would really believe at points that you are on a ship, tilting towards a pirate treasure. If there is only one song you check out by this band, this should be the one, trust me.
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