KRAM - Sides / Where Were You
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KRAM
Release Date: 12/03/07
Label: Groovestealer Records
Rating: ***
'Sides' sounds upbeat and cheery with a sinister, almost wicked-sounding undertone. That is, until you notice the lyrics; rather political, to say the least.
KRAM combat issues surrounding the Iraq war, with a sound comparable to Radiohead and Muse, but with a fresher, younger Leeds twist. This is carried on, perhaps with even more fervour, into the acoustic b-side, 'When the Money Runs Dry'.
It's all very serious, we must say.
Joint A-side 'Where Were You?' starts off fairly reminiscent of a Lost Prophets number, but there is no talk of trains, summer or rooftops in sight. Sticking to their guns with their anti-war statements, KRAM blaze their way through another four minutes of harmonious vocals and distorted guitars over a stormy percussion backdrop.
Perhaps not the thing to play at a summer garden party, but perfect for impressing your friends with your latest "find". Shout it from the rooftops, you heard them here first.
Harriet Jennings
KRAM Official Site
KRAM Myspace
Buy KRAM CDs | Buy KRAM mp3s | Buy KRAM Tickets | Buy KRAM Merch
Release Date: 12/03/07
Label: Groovestealer Records
Rating: ***
'Sides' sounds upbeat and cheery with a sinister, almost wicked-sounding undertone. That is, until you notice the lyrics; rather political, to say the least.
KRAM combat issues surrounding the Iraq war, with a sound comparable to Radiohead and Muse, but with a fresher, younger Leeds twist. This is carried on, perhaps with even more fervour, into the acoustic b-side, 'When the Money Runs Dry'.
It's all very serious, we must say.
Joint A-side 'Where Were You?' starts off fairly reminiscent of a Lost Prophets number, but there is no talk of trains, summer or rooftops in sight. Sticking to their guns with their anti-war statements, KRAM blaze their way through another four minutes of harmonious vocals and distorted guitars over a stormy percussion backdrop.
Perhaps not the thing to play at a summer garden party, but perfect for impressing your friends with your latest "find". Shout it from the rooftops, you heard them here first.
Harriet Jennings
KRAM Official Site
KRAM Myspace
Buy KRAM CDs | Buy KRAM mp3s | Buy KRAM Tickets | Buy KRAM Merch
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