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yourarmy ignite
Artist: Your Army
Title: Ignite
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 25th January 2013
Label: Intono Records/ Rough Trade


Album Review

YOUR ARMY is a newcomer band from Brighton/UK – cultural city and origin of Big Beat and hometown of bands like THE KOOKS, FATBOY SLIM, THE GO! TEAM, and MIRRORS – that is currently releasing its debut ‘Ignite’. Quite a lot of names that are raising the bar, especially if you read about the influences the band refers to: MUSE, BIFFY CLYRO, BILLY TALENT…

But the very first sound of this release gets you the impression that these names are not just a listing of famous names just to get attention. It becomes quite clear, that YOUR ARMY is forward-pressing because of their awesome qualities. Cool rhythms with a certain punk attitude, a vivid songwriting, a fresh sound and intelligent arrangements are the source of their success. Of course the influence of their producer Ace (SKUNK ANANSIE ) might be one of the  warrantors, that YOUR ARMY will come as a real bombshell. But in times, when veterans like e.g. GUANO APES offer a release that is rather fair, a newcomer band with similar intention can go strong.

The clear vocals of Lucy Caffrey reminds me a little bit of Marta Jandová (DIE HAPPY) although there´s still room for vocals that show a little bit more variety. Sometimes you have to be a little more courageous! ;) But I´m sure, that in the course of time, there are a lot of things that are going to happen… This debut ‘Ignite’ is an impressive demonstration of what YOUR Army is capable of and what they have in store for the future! Chapeau! 


Tracklist

01. Without Regret
02. No Good
03. One Last Time
04. 10 Seconds
05. Killer
06. Dance
07. Liberate Yourself
08. Valentine
09. Sleeping With Her
10. Started A Fire
11. Throw Up Your Flag
12. Chase The World


Line-up

Lucy Caffrey - Vocals
Chris Skelly - Guitar/Vocals
Simon Key - Bass
Andrew Hollick - Drums/Vocals/Piano


Website

http://www.yourarmy.net/ / http://www.myspace.com/yourarmy / https://www.facebook.com/yourarmyuk


Cover Picture

yourarmy ignite


Rating

Music: 8
Sound: 10
Extras: -
Total: 9 / 10





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