Post by Xaverri on Apr 11, 2012 17:48:39 GMT
Source: sosogay.org/music-review/track-review-fin-twenty-threeeve/
How dare they talk so derogatory about my now-favourite 'Twenty Three'! BOO!
At least they're very positive about Eve to make up for it... slightly
*still mad*
Track Review - Twenty Three/Eve
By: Eden Bass
Following a rapturous reception for their single ‘The Artisan’ and plaudits from The Guardian and Music Week amongst others adorning their literature, fiN seem to be everyone who’s anyone’s new favourite band. And for a group to continue to release their records independently, including this, their latest 7’’ double A side ‘Twenty Three/Eve’, that is no mean feat. This four piece are, on reputation alone, beyond reproach.
However, casting aside the entire preamble, and forgoing all predispositions, ‘Twenty Three’, the first track of the twin set, is a surprisingly mediocre affair. Lyrically, it lacks all inspiration. Whilst the song is described as an ode to singer Luke Joyce’s father upon the loss of his job, it does appear that the words have been constructed forcibly around the subject. Every glorious cliché appears to have been cross-stitched together into a nonsensical shocker which strives for narrative and meaning where there is none. The melody is plodding and drab, with very little redeeming about a tune that may remain entrenched in memory more as an annoyance than a catchy pleasure. In ways, these detractions are a great shame, as the upbeat slurred guitar and dance-instigating power-piece of a backing track is extremely reminiscent of early Muse or Lostprophets hits. Both of these bands have, obviously, continued to unbridled success, and one can’t help but imagine that, handled slightly differently, this track may have been that breakthrough smash for fiN themselves.
On to the second course then, and ‘Eve’, almost by way of immediate apology, raises the stakes by a considerable factor. At once deconstructed and heavy with strings, the beautiful melody is allowed to shine through with a series of delicate harmonies and the glorious juxtaposition of a female vocalist overlaying Joyce’s pained, passionate vocals. Fans of Mew, Bat For Lashes and Smashing Pumpkins will revel in the track’s glorious understated layering and statement chorus, while taking note that the band maintain their own, unique brand of sound throughout – that of severity, with style. Listening to ‘Eve’, I can believe the hype. Whilst ‘Twenty Three’ smarts of a group that wants to be, ‘Eve’ declares that this group is. It seems consistency will be the key to greatness for fiN, and certainly if they can master that, they won’t remain an underground phenomenon for long.
How dare they talk so derogatory about my now-favourite 'Twenty Three'! BOO!
At least they're very positive about Eve to make up for it... slightly
*still mad*Track Review - Twenty Three/Eve
By: Eden Bass
Following a rapturous reception for their single ‘The Artisan’ and plaudits from The Guardian and Music Week amongst others adorning their literature, fiN seem to be everyone who’s anyone’s new favourite band. And for a group to continue to release their records independently, including this, their latest 7’’ double A side ‘Twenty Three/Eve’, that is no mean feat. This four piece are, on reputation alone, beyond reproach.
However, casting aside the entire preamble, and forgoing all predispositions, ‘Twenty Three’, the first track of the twin set, is a surprisingly mediocre affair. Lyrically, it lacks all inspiration. Whilst the song is described as an ode to singer Luke Joyce’s father upon the loss of his job, it does appear that the words have been constructed forcibly around the subject. Every glorious cliché appears to have been cross-stitched together into a nonsensical shocker which strives for narrative and meaning where there is none. The melody is plodding and drab, with very little redeeming about a tune that may remain entrenched in memory more as an annoyance than a catchy pleasure. In ways, these detractions are a great shame, as the upbeat slurred guitar and dance-instigating power-piece of a backing track is extremely reminiscent of early Muse or Lostprophets hits. Both of these bands have, obviously, continued to unbridled success, and one can’t help but imagine that, handled slightly differently, this track may have been that breakthrough smash for fiN themselves.
On to the second course then, and ‘Eve’, almost by way of immediate apology, raises the stakes by a considerable factor. At once deconstructed and heavy with strings, the beautiful melody is allowed to shine through with a series of delicate harmonies and the glorious juxtaposition of a female vocalist overlaying Joyce’s pained, passionate vocals. Fans of Mew, Bat For Lashes and Smashing Pumpkins will revel in the track’s glorious understated layering and statement chorus, while taking note that the band maintain their own, unique brand of sound throughout – that of severity, with style. Listening to ‘Eve’, I can believe the hype. Whilst ‘Twenty Three’ smarts of a group that wants to be, ‘Eve’ declares that this group is. It seems consistency will be the key to greatness for fiN, and certainly if they can master that, they won’t remain an underground phenomenon for long.