EP Review
China Dogs - A Social Black OutChina Dogs - A Social Black Out

I have only just come across China Dogs, but what a band, they are so fast and energetic and have a sound of The Enemy mixed with The Clash and The Jam with their own style also thrown in for good measures. The band have just released their debut EP 'A Social Black Out' and what a release it is.

The EP starts off with the title track 'A Social Black Out' and wow these guys don’t mess about and totally know how to come up with a killer sound, the guitars start off thick and fast, the bass lines are very punchy and front man Rod Kitson's vocals are so fast, clear and powerful and just from his vocal style you can tell Rod is the kind of frontman who likes to throw himself across the stage on the live circuit. 'A Social Black Out' is huge sounding and has great potential.

'Small Town Boy' is still another up-tempo song but doesn’t have the same quality as 'A Social Black Out' and is a bit of a come down after hearing such a great song seconds before, however the chorus is huge and the guitar work is top notch with styles changing throughout.

The opening drum beat of 'Something Real' leads into a long running jamming session but soon after frontman Rod Kitson's vocals come in sounding as fast and clear as ever. The song is another huge sounding song and the band have mastered how to make a noise and how to make it sound good here.

China Dogs have a really huge sound and are a band I recommend you check out, they sound so big and energetic on record and I am pretty sure their live show is 10 times more energetic. Head over to the bands myspace and stream this EP, you wont be dissapointed and will be hooked as soon the title track 'A Social Black Out' starts off.

5/5
Review by Trigger
 Band Members

Rod (Vocals, Guitar)
Sam (Bass, Vocals)
Liam (Drums, Vocals)
 Track Listing
1. A Social Black Out
2. Small Town Boy
3. Somthing Real
4. Bland Cynical Times
 Band Related Links
China Dogs Myspace
China Dogs Official Website
 Review Score Code
- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
- What Was That?