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  • Von Shakes: The Routine review

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    The debut single from Dublin quartet Von Shakes, kicks in with an uptempo rock beat. ‘The Routine’ shows a band that have grown in stature since their debut EP ‘Mind Your Head’ and if they keep going in the direction they are, could grow to be a force to be reckoned with.

    Going by the credits, Paul Byrne, Conor Brady and Phil Hayes, they have a good backroom team behind them, it shows on ‘The Routine’. It’s tight well produced and has a dead stop ending that radio presenters love.

    ‘The Routine’ has driving rhythm, memorable hooks and a catchy chorus. Looking forward to hearing more.

    5 out of 6

    www.vonshakes.com
    Pic from Here

  • Hitman Lord: I Drank As I Review

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    I wrote this for MusicReviewUnsigned when I get a direct link I will update.

    Prior knowledge of Hitman Lord tells me to expect intelligent pop/rock. ‘I Drank As I..’, the follow up single to ‘Wanna Healing Music’ doesn’t disappoint.

    ‘I Drank as I..’ is an elegant, tasteful, sophisticated mid-tempo track, almost a soundtrack to a dream sequence. It is beautifully, delicately mixed. I defy you not to sway along.

    ‘I Drank As I’ is an excellent piece of music, proving Hitman Lord is one of the best songwriters around and a leading light for a new decade.

    Hit Repeat

    5.75 out of 6
    (see I’m being tougher)

    www.hitmanlord.com
    www.myspace.com/hitmanlord

    Hitman Lord pic from his myspace page

  • Saccade: See How They Fly Review

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    I wrote this for MusicReviewUnsigned, when I get a direct link I will update.

    The last time I heard of Saccade they were playing a lunchtime gig in B.C.F.E., I was eating while they did their load in.

    The band have grown in stature since their debut in 07 ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’. The new single ‘See How They Fly’ is taken from their debut album ‘Last Tango’.

    The first notes of the new single tip a hat at the current electronica phase, sounds like these wouldn’t sound out of place of Delphic’s current album. The guitars kick in to establish the track as a great rock song.

    This is a well structured song and its refrain will get in your head and stay there for hours. Great guitar hooks, good vocals, massive drumming, great length for radio.

    5 out of 6

    myspace.com/saccade

  • John, Shelly and The Creatures: Long May You Reign Review

    John, Shelly & The Creatures
    I wrote this for MusicReviewUnsigned when I get a direct link I will update.

    Listening to the new single by John, Shelly and The Creatures proved to be a slight headwreck. Where did I know that song from? Back to the PR notes.

    ‘Long May You Reign’ is currently featured on the TV advert for Discover Northern Ireland, though we only get a glimpse of what a great track this is. Sometimes listening pleasure can be changed by knowing a songs history, not this time.

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