This band impressed me from the get go. I could tell that they were going to be pretty interesting and original. Not many modern bands are willing to start with a slowish keyboard riff and a creepy little guitar part. However, these guys are Swedish, so it's not that surprising (keyboards are quite popular in Europe). These guys make an interesting breed of hard rock; it reminds me of some 80's stuff with the keyboards adding that glossiness, but they have a bit of a punk attitude with their guitar and vocal work. I find the singing a bit annoying, but it's tolerable, and the solid riffs make up for it. They can obviously play their instruments well, which can't be said for many bands out there nowadays, least of all bands with punk influence. I think these guys are pretty cool.
This song right here is pretty cool. It's basically what I just described above: keyboards to start, then breaking into a heavier, guitar driven section. The verses are lead with the keys; the instruments alternate a lot throughout the song. It's fun, catchy, got some heavy parts, a nice guitar solo, and a cool conclusion with the keys fading off into the background. It drives home the typical rock formula almost expertly, though I still think they have some improvements here and there. This gets a 7/10.
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