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.
Listen to their EP!
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Watch their music video!
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