Label: AJM Management
The Inside Is Live are an alternative rock back from Nottingham. The five-piece formed in 2006, releasing their debut self-titled EP in February 2013. The band have managed to gain fans quickly due to their strong online presence and now that they have released their latest album, ‘The Great Brand New’, they are a fresh new addition to the UK alternative rock scene.
The first song on ‘The Great Brand New’ is ‘MMXII’, a short introduction of disjointed guitars and feedback, not entirely dissimilar to the introduction track from Panic At The Disco’s first album. It merges with the second track ‘Brittle Bones’, which is an anthemic and uplifting rock song.
‘Decadence’ is a slower paced and more melodic track, which is emphasised by the harmonising backing vocals and an impressive guitar solo before the breakdown. Lead singer Michael Denby’s is very talented; his voice is easy to listen to and stands out well against the attitude-filled guitar melodies.
The raw passion and emotion of The Inside Is Live is demonstrated perfectly through ‘Hopeless Youth’. The chorus is easily memorable and almost impossible not to sing along to. The bass solo is impressive and it’s easy to imagine how this song would song live.
Acoustic track ‘The Moment’ is everything that you would want in a slow rock song: twangy guitars , powerful vocals and deep lyrics. This is one of the best tracks on the album and proves that the band know the winning formula for rock music. What is an alternative rock album without at least one slow and romantic number, anyway?
As you get further and further through the album, it becomes clear that The Inside Is Live have a true talent for catchy choruses and simple yet effective guitar riffs. It is easy to see why they could appeal to the masses: the lyrics aren’t offensive, there is no heavy screaming and the band members are young. However, there is nothing boring about this album, and it’s positive to see a band that can become popular through their talent, rather than resorting to tacky gimmicks or obscenity.
To put it in blunt terms, they sound like a non-crap version of Black Veil Brides. If you like your music easy to sing along to, yet still enjoy a slightly-rocky anthem, then you’re onto a winner with ‘The Great Brand New’. The Inside Is Live are embarking on a short UK tour in December this year, check out their Facebook page for details.
Rating: 7/10
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