The Blizzards: Domino Effect
The Blizzards: Domino Effect
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Friday, 09, Oct 2009 04:34
Island Records, out October 12th.
In a nutshell...
Tuneful spectrum of sound, with varied influence.
What's it all about?
Elevenslices of 'just the right length' guitar-led radio rock that would fit in perfectly with the BBC's Glastonbury main stage coverage.
Who's it by?
Made up of Brezzie on lead vocals and guitar, Justin Ryan on lead guitar, Doarn on bass, Dec Murphy on drums and completed by Lynchie on keys, the Blizzards have been around for a while on the Emerald Isle, with Domino Effect being the band's second full length release. A fantastic home performance has seen them championed by several sources and the album arrives on our shores following the UK debut singles of Buy It, Sell It and Trust Me, I'm a Doctor.
As an example...
"We take a plane to/A foreign country/Loaded with tools and a head full of white lies." - Trust me, I'm a Doctor
Likelihood of a trip to the Grammys
The Blizzards already seem to have made an impression in their native Ireland, winning consecutive awards for 'best live act 2008 and 2009 at the Meteors. With a platinum-selling album and great reviews, they look set to carry on the trend elsewhere.
What the others say
"Crowd-conquering anthemic rock." - Sunday Times Culture
So is it any good?
From the opening it's clear that the Blizzards know what they're doing. Guitars and keys mix perfectly to a slightly melancholy beat that isn't too far removed from the likes of Snow Patrol or Coldplay, whereas the second track brought back memories of Scouting For Girls' She's So Lovely with its piano led up-tempo rhythm.
The album proceeds to get slightly heavier and before long you can hear why the band would have such a good live following, with a perfect balance of heavy punk like guitars and a variation of drum beats that keep each song in fitting with the album, whilst at the same time offering something a little different.
Eventually it does get a little too much, with many key sections being made up of staccato jabs, but this is more than made up for with the various other sounds and effects used throughout. With these catchy choruses causing involuntary head bobbing on the train, there is a little of something for everyone here.
8/10
Ben Brady