Recently, the music community paused for thought as the anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death reached the 18 year mark. The early 90’s was a hot bed for all sorts of guitar music; Nirvana and Pearl Jam taking Grunge to the top of the plateau, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Faith No More producing memorable tracks as well as the start of the Britpop scene. Nowadays, guitar music is still very much alive with a plethora of styles being in circulation. You don’t have to look far to find a great guitar band.
I was sent a request by Reason 32’s singer to have a listen to their EP Warrior, and it had been a while since the last time I listened to this sort of music (a lot of hardcore and doom has been playing on the Ipod recently!). The EP is refreshingly catchy and almost familiar which adds to the enjoyment. The singers tone and style suits the loud (but not overpowering) guitar perfectly, and each song has its own personality about it. The title track ‘Warrior’ with its long, powerful chorus, while the 2nd song on the album Remember (I said I didn’t write a song about you? I lied) tells an almost heartbreaking story, with a nice pop element to it.
Anyone who enjoyed the early noughties collection of alternative bands, including blink-182 will enjoy this band. The opening track Who You Fell Asleep With has a fast paced, punky edge to it. The drums drive the song with energy, and the bass and guitar parts give it a nice grungey feeling too.
Reason 32 are producing songs that are enjoyable and unique, and for a young band they have quickly forged a style which is appealing through a wide range of genres. Their EP is very strong and one that has repeat value; not just something you put on every once in a while, but one that deserves regular play. Like I said before in this review about guitar music, and because Frankenstein seems perfect to quote right now, it…is…ALIVE!!
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