The Detours: EP Review

 

They Should Frequent Radio

Rory Beck

Band: The Detours

EP/Single/Album: Ignite (EP)

Genre: Alternative Rock

Tracks: 3

Before anything can be said on track and EP review – the sound of the band playing together was incredibly well put together. They gel so well and clearly and comfortable playing as a group; no sound is out of place, and the entire band is clearly all in the same boat as one another. The three track Ignite EP just proves how talented the group of five really are. It's obvious that each member loves being a part of the music they make by the sound blasting through the speakers.

Even still, listening to the three songs, it's incredibly easy to see why The Detours have such popularity within those lucky enough to know of them, and it's easy to see why they can play the stage with bigger groups and hold their own. With any luck, The Detours will have bigger bands opening for them at some stage in their career.

Ignite -

A hard rock, very professional, solid sounding song. It was well mixed, very nice use of vocals (lead and backup), guitars and drums – easily could play in the rock charts and do well for itself. The whole track itself feels very fitting for music tastes now; easily could be played to a mix of younger and older audience with appreciation. Classic rock feel mixed with a modern feel for something hard to place, but easy to like. The pace isn't too high, but it isn't slow, giving the audience a chance to work into the EP and get an idea of what's happening. It's probably the heaviest track on the EP, but that doesn't take anything away from it.

Free -

The song has a feel of of A Day to Remember – Free is a solid track that again could easily be played on the charts, radio or television and bring in plenty of listeners. Much like the previous track, it streams of an appreciation for classic rock in a mix with the modern sound and feel, making it easily appealing to a wide range of audiences. Beautiful sounding solo, fantastically fitting with the track, and timed well enough that it would sound amazing live.

One Last Chance -

This one is just slightly slower than the previous two, but top class rock; it possesses more of a Fall Out Boy feel – but make no mistake, Fall Out Boy in the height of popularity at on their best days - the track quickly has a bouncing leg, a nodding head and the desire to hear it played as part of the crowd. The lyrics are great once more, and a nice sound and tone, infectious tone rings throughout the whole piece. One Last Chance is the lead song for the EP as well as their first music video, and it's obvious to see why.

My only real issue with the Ignite EP that it was only three tracks – not a slight at the band, I just enjoyed it immensely and wished there was more. With that said, it brings hope that in the future there will be a full album from the group – they sound fantastic on recording alone, and it really leaves you wondering how good they'll be live if you've never had that joy. Go and buy tickets, go and show support and go and enjoy the top class sound that is The Detours. From their beginnings they had amazing levels of local fan support, the likes that Guns'N'Roses, Motley Crue and others had to make them something that had to be taken seriously. If they keep up, there's no telling what heights that The Detours can really hit. From what I heard on the EP, they really should be getting more radio coverage, plastered all over music TV and booked onto bigger festival bills. They sound fantastic.

Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5

In my book, if a group release an EP that make me dying to hear more, they've done their job right. If a band can do it in three songs with the same effect I have on an album that's being replayed in my iTunes? They've accomplished far more than just their job. If this EP is anything, it's a sign that The Detours are a brightly shining star.

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