As you might well imagine, writing reviews involves you having to sit down for the majority of time (apart from the odd forage into the kitchen for caffeine based drinks). It also involves, for me, having the subject music blaring out of my laptop speakers at near full volume. Small Print’s EP is a high energy offering from the outset, and the first feeling this reviewer got was the urge to start jumping ferociously around the room.
The effect of making people jump around in their heads is a very positive thing to include in a recording. This eponymous effort from the band is full of high energy songs that create an alternative party atmosphere. The sound is infused with influences such as Arctic Monkeys, early punk sounds as well as a hint of Nirvana.
The singer has a very clear sounding voice, but doesn’t compromise on personality either which benefits the 5 tracks found on this EP. ‘Raise The Roof’ is a highlight of this album with tight pauses as well as some great lyrics. The guitars in this song (and indeed all of the songs) have an aggressive tone which compliments the drums perfectly. ‘Rivalry’ is also a fantastic offering, short in length but powerful and thrashy.
Small Print has a sound which doesn’t relent, focussing the listener’s energy into an explosion of dancing and jumping. I can imagine live this band would be a great addition to a set as just the sound alone would push an audience all the way to the roof.
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