STYLE: Rock RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 108891-17901 LABEL: Independent FORMAT: CD EP ITEMS: 1
Reviewed by Tim Holden
The opener "Known By You" starts well with an up tempo distorted guitar intro but it soon runs into a few issues that keep cropping up throughout the EP. The songs are reasonably well crafted with sensible lyrics and catchy melodies but unfortunately they are let down by the arrangements and production. The vocals are mixed too high for the instruments which results in them feeling isolated from the rest of the music while the multiple harmony guitar lines and vocal lines don't always gel together. The final track, recorded in a church, is the exception, with a much emptier arrangement including a violin and cello. Even the Keith Green classic "There Is A Redeemer" manages to grate a little. This Glasgow-based band clearly are one to watch but, in truth, this EP does not do them justice.
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Posted by Stephen Knox in Glasgow @ 18:06 on May 20 2011
Perhaps I didn't listen to the same EP as you. I was
personally captivated from the beginning riff of "known by
year" and was not disappointed with the arrangements as the
many crescendos and beautiful harmonies where both gripping
and entertaining.
Duncan Cameron is a renowned producer, working with the
likes of Fleetwood Mac and Travis as well as others. How
many records have you produced mr reviewer?
Awaken have an energy that cannot be contained within the
boundaries of an EP, perhaps upon hearing them live you
would not be so sceptical with your review.
Perhaps I didn't listen to the same EP as you. I was personally captivated from the beginning riff of "known by year" and was not disappointed with the arrangements as the many crescendos and beautiful harmonies where both gripping and entertaining.
Duncan Cameron is a renowned producer, working with the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Travis as well as others. How many records have you produced mr reviewer?
Awaken have an energy that cannot be contained within the boundaries of an EP, perhaps upon hearing them live you would not be so sceptical with your review.
A disappointed and shocked fan :-(