The London Fractures - Show Us Yours [EP]

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June 29, 2008, 04:35 PM

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This EP ‘Show Us Yours’ comes with an 8-track live demo, called ’Eight Tracks in Eight Hours’ according to the band’s myspace. It is punchy mainstream rock ‘n’ roll, the songs providing short sharp bursts of catchy tunes with attitude.

The six songs which make up the EP are strong and grow on you. Stand out tracks include ’English Lass’ which sees its live version unnamed at the end of the CD. The vocals keep the song fresh throughout and this, unlike the majority of tracks on the album which are under 3 minutes, follows the familiar structure of a pop tune. ‘Annie’ is also a good track with a stronger electronic influence, and ‘Just A Number’ makes good use of tension and variation. What comes through on this EP, particularly on ‘Hands Are Tied’ is a sense of fun and enjoyment, and it’s refreshing to hear a band focus on their music without taking themselves too seriously.

Strong tracks on the live demo part of the CD include ‘Hot Cold Sweats’ which has a punchy beat and rock ‘n’ roll vibe, ‘Million Pieces’, and ‘All Too Easy’ which has some good lyrics. Towards the end of the live demos, the songs do get less strong and less catchy but the final named track ‘Acid Jack’ and the last track - a live version of ‘English Lass’ - are good enough to redeem this.

Overall, a good EP and good CD altogether. It would be interesting to hear what the band would sound like if professionally produced and I think they would benefit from this, for a fuller sound. Worth a listen.

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