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Hurst-Pierpoint are a four piece band from Gillingham in Kent, members
of the band were originally in Elvis and Queen tribute bands until they
realised it would be better to form their own band and play their own
music which saw Hurst-Pierpoint form back in 2005. The band claim they
are influenced by Bloc Party, Norah Jones, Moneen, Midtown etc. But I
think they sound more like an English New Found Glory or a good match
to Guildford pop punks Fastlane.
The band are releasing their debut EP 'Blag Us A Pint' in September, it
only has 4 tracks but they are infectious tracks that have been produced
really well. The EP opens with 'Under Fire' which has an intro like the
opening sequence of a serious movie and soon after the band kick into
infectious poppy punk with Simon Gearing's vocals sounding as good as
that of most American pop punk bands.
'The Waiting Game' is another infectious song that features a few break
downs where the music mellows down and you are left with a duel assault
of infectious vocals. The guitar work is fast and furious and the overall
song is full of energy. 'Answers' has a long introduction that really
showcases this bands ability to play music, the vocals sound more angry
here than on the rest of the EP but musically the song is more toned down
throughout.
The EP finishes with 'Harlow Holds The Deepest Secrets' and once again
the song has a lot going on. The backing vocals fit in well with the main
vocals and the production is spot on.
When listening to 'Blag Us A Pint!', it’s hard not to think that
you have heard this before because technically you have because Hurst-Pierpoint
sound so much like most poppy punk American and any of the English bands
who try and sound American such as Fastlane. But if you try and not let
that bother you to much you will really enjoy this 4 track offering, it’s
not going to bring them mainstream success but it’s going to help
gain the band a steady following in the underground scene.
3.5/5
Review by Trigger |
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Members |
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Simon (Vocals, Guitar)
Keith (Drums)
Matt (Vocals, Guitar)
Craig (Vocals, Bass) |
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1. Under Fire
2. Waiting Game
3. Harlow Holds The Deepest Secrets
4. Answers |
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Score Code |
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- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
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What Was That? |
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