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They say there is strength in unity; it can, however that strength can be a double edged sword for in a lot of places the pride in which the artistic scene clubs together is all well and good but it doesn’t flourish because the nature of the sprawling city is not geared up to recognise the distinctiveness that resides at its heart.
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To sneak a peek at an artist’s interior, be it in a Freudian or Jungian manner, or just simply to take an interest in the way they present themselves between the notes of joy, despondency, truth, unconscious anarchy and ultimate rebellion that surround the lyrics, is one in which all art should be considered for at least a while.
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There are groups, sets of musicians that are captured so well on stage, their huge sound overwhelming and intense that when they finally bring together their growing catalogue of songs to an E.P. or album it can on the whole seem slightly muted, the voice, the growl and the thrill of the vocal chase, surrendered for the smoothness offered in the vacuum of sterility.
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Revolutions come and Revolutions go, commitment to change over and over again, to grow and transform, to iron out the wrinkles of the life and acquire new habits, perhaps even destructive ones that will get up the nose of some that once preyed upon your mind can be a good thing as long as you are true to yourself and central core beliefs. Revolution is desirable; revulsion should be rejected as quickly as an uninvited guest at your wake, for Sinéad O’ Connor and her blistering new album, I’m Not Busy, I’m The Boss, Revolution is once more hand and at times there is not person you should rather have by your side fighting your corner.
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The invasion from the Scandinavia continues and long may it do so, for the realm of Metal needs acts and music from the lands of Norway, Denmark, Finland and music in its entirety from all the group of nations that encompass the thoughts and reasoning of the people there. In amongst the land of plenty you can and should also add Sweden of course and Swedish band Machinae Supremacy to the multitude, for failing to do so is surely an act of Metal heresy.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10
There is nothing quite like being disclosed the name of a new band to your mental collection and finding out just how good they sound and wondering just how come you haven’t heard of them before. The world is a huge place, you can never hear everything, the simple act of breathing quietly in a darkened room often gets in the way of that, however when the name conveyed of Kobra and the Lotus and their new album High Priestess appears out in soft spoken but hurriedly excited tones, all you can do is listen and then exclaim unashamedly loud that they join fellow Canadian’s No Sinner as being two of the great bands of the era from that large expansive country.
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If there is something that binds us all at some point in our lives, it is the feeling of the fractured nature of society, the self, or our place within the two. The distressed nightmare that few will ever admit to for fear of seeming weak when in truth they are the most courageous of all, for they at least admit that life at times is nothing more than a cosmic joke played out on a poker table that has been tilted and stacked against their favour.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8 1/2/10
You can try and avoid life by throwing yourself head first under the nearest boulder and staying there till the shadows lengthen, humanity inevitably destroys itself and blue skinned flesh eating Morlocks roam the English countryside sipping out of date gin and serenading each other with Justin Bieber compilation albums, such is the path well travelled when you ignore life.
Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10
It is hard to really knock The Blues, especially when you discover the lip smacking delights of Sons of the Delta and their latest album Tasty Nuggets.
Mark Cole, Rick Edwards, Martin Fitzgibbon and Lyndon Webb have tapped into something incredible, something in which should be nurtured. A sweeping sensitivity of great highs and joyous tantalising lows, the guitar not just an instrument in which to play with but alongside some rather terrific vocals and brilliantly placed lyrics, becomes as heavenly as an angel that has discovered the delights of a quality beer. The anguish of loving both the sun and the rain in equal measure and straining its ear against the headphones of the person its fallen head over heels in love with.
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Even the most seemingly sophisticated on music lovers have a weakness. They might try to fool you with talk of the hip and fashionable, the chic and stylish and swanky facts of the current trends but they still have a tremendous weakness for something, something that makes them smile despite themselves and if only they would show that smile more often the world might just be a nicer place in which to reside.