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The Duel – U.K indie/punk/alternative
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| After hearing this album it is going to leave you breathless. Going back to the old fashion punk style alternative blonde and Souxsie and the banchies sounds, are very evident here and having fun with it. Their not copying anyone and all the way though the songs, they just throw it all to the recording channels, they really have a lot going on when hearing it. Tara has that alternative front ladies voice, reminds you of a female John Lydon in places, which is not heard much at the moment. The only other bands that sound simular but with more short, sharp, shock songs is Hooker from Manchester, but this is refreshing to hear a band with an older sound. This is not “a song stands out” album, like singles purposly thrown onto the track listing for release, you have to hear the ALBUM as a whole. I would say this is an ALBUM BAND. There are a couple of songs half way though with slightly different edge when you have guest appearance like rob banks with kind of Max Headroom voice on Dead rock stars and also song nine sounds a little like the Police, you can hear roxanne in harmoney when the song breaks down to the quiet segments. They have written and released a 14 track album without breaking a sweat, it sounds fun, control madness with talent with a bit of ska synth in various places ( mainly in the background), easy going and it doesn’t sound rushed Got Andy on the bass, Pumpy on drums, Dave on gutar and Phil Honey on guitar, with a real feast for the ears. If you looking for a one line description of this band” A punk version of 12 piece orchestra”, there is A :LOT going on or appears to be The second CD and yes a second CD, full of accoustic recordings, got to love the attitude vocals of Tara. Some of the songs on the second CD are accoustic version of the songs on the first CD, but there also some different songs. The band are very diverse here, these guys have got alot of talent and no wonder they have been booked countless times, they certainly make an effort and make no mistake about it they have the passion for it and entertain This is dam fine album and the punk is kept alive in music like this even today They steam through 14 songs, just great alternative sound. If you are into Blonde, the banchees, sex pistols, Curve, peaches,great attitude, great music, makes you dance in the living room or club without a care, this is for you |
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