EP Review
Sancho Panzer - A Current ArchetypalSancho Panzer - A Current Archetypal

Sancho Panzer are a fast energetic four piece band from Exeter who have just finished their six track mini album which was produced by Joe Gibb who has worked with the likes of Funeral For A Freind, Million Dead, 3 Colours Red etc.

The mini album is fast and furious from start the finish and full of killer tracks such as opener '18-30 Overture' which is so energetic with its fast guitars and fast hardcore vocals. The vocals in 'High Speed Operation' remind me slightly of Will Simpson from Brigade, the song is another fast and furious one with a killer shout a long chorus. 'I Am The People' is a song about how everyday citizens don't have a voice or an output but nobody celebrities such as Jade Goody does. The song starts off with a really heavy guitar riff and features more sing a long vocals than screamo.

The standout track on the mini album is 'Mandarin' a song that is musically heavy and loud and works really well when it slows down for the vocals and then builds back up again, the highlight of the track is the heavy riffs leading to the end of the song.

'No Appeal' is a pretty mellow track which slightly picks up in pace for the chorus. 'Palomino' finishes the mini album off in a fast paced way with its heavy riffs and energetic vocals.

'A Current Archetypal' is a good release and full of energy and well produced songs, the only downside is that there are so many bands like this around at the moment which is going to make it hard for Sancho Panzer to come out top of the pack unless they have a few surprises up their sleeves for their debut album.

3.5/5

Review by Trigger
 Band Members
Sancho Panzer - Band
Alister (vocals)
Adam (Guitar/vocals)
Jules (Drums)
Jon (bass)
 Track Listing
1. 18 - 30 Overture
2. High Speed Operation
3. I Am The People
4. Mandarin
5. No Appeal
6. Palomino
 Band Related Links
Sancho Panzer Official Website
Sancho Panzer Myspace
 Review Score Code
- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
- What Was That?