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July 2017 - p.14
Verdict:
This is a single by Black Country and
proud band Birthrite, who are inspired by
steampunk fashion. 'Born In The Black Country'
really says what's on the tin. You hear a
mans tale (vocalist Erazamus Voss's I'm
assuming) explaining how proud he is of being
born in this great region of the world and it really
is a truly inspiring place too. As a song it's not as
rocky or upbeat as many of Birthrite's other
material but this song is obviously about pride in
their birthplace and it's nice to see a band take
their heritage seriously. I don't think they'll be
taking over the world with this song but this is
one kick ass band that you sure need to check
out. Other releases by the band I highly
recommend are the 'Mechanical Spider' and 'If
It 'Ay Bost, Dow Fix It!' EP's. All their songs can
be heard on Bandcamp.com and Birthrite have
a spectacular music video definitely worth
checking out entitled 'Goodbye Happiness'.
'Born In The Black Country' is sung with pride
and it's clear that Birthrite know their roots. When
you hear a man singing lyrics about his
granddad in a song then you know that there is
a lot of deep personal meaning entwined in the
tune - and for that I take my hat off.
Single:
Born In The Black
Country
www
facebook com/birthrite
BIRTHRITE
Verdict:
Patched Up Parachutes is the
vehicle for West Midland singer songwriter aka
PTR Williams. In his own words these are
"proper songs accompanied by unsophisticated
electric guitar, no wailing guitars". This 'Unpop'
five track demo is as raw sounding as you can
imagine and it's actually quite refreshing to hear
a demo played with such punk or unpop energy.
Opener 'Romantic Twit' is an adorable work of
art. Catchy, great harmonies and Peter Williams’
voice is remarkably hypnotic. Lyrically he knows
just how to reach your soul. 'Current Mood'
made me almost cry. I think if anyone has had a
difficult moment in their life and had trouble
being happy or keeping it together, then they'll
totally relate to this song. 'Falling' is one of the
most spine-chilling things I've heard in a while.
It begins like a powerful gospel and Peter
sounds like Bill Withers at his most soulful. I can't
recommend this singer/songwriter enough and
he is a real musical genius who can write simple
but powerful songs that suck you in from the
millisecond you begin listening. Magnificent.
Demo EP:
Unpop
www
patchedupparachutes co uk
PATCHEDUPPARACHUTES
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