The Sailplanes - A Second, Or Ten Years Later
1 Comments Published by Tom on Friday, July 20, 2007 at 15:12.
The Sailplanes are a three piece who met and formed in London. A Second, Or Ten Years Later is their fifth release, being the first album. The band have described themselves experimental which here is another word for noise!The album starts with all guns blazing with Strangers. The pace rarely slackens thereafter with clanging guitars dominating the proceedings which sees the eight tracks here clocking in under seventeen bruising minutes.
Amongst the harsh surroundings the music maintains a sense of purpose and I can make a out a beautiful melody or two. The vocals are surprisingly calm and low in tone but are still effective, none more so when Stacey sings. The best song here also happens to be the longest and during Indifference a poppier side of the band tries to make itself heard but is slowly beaten backwards by the aural tide.
If you like your pop music to be on the noiser side of things then I can heartedly recommend this especially as it is so enjoyable. Prepare to have your ears cleansed.....
The album is out now and can be purchased directly from the band.
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This is a cracking little LP (EP?). Recalling the harder edged indie sound I love. They're great live as well. Viciously loud. Was gonna review myself shortly. That'll be coming up on Lostmusic soon, I guess.