Rocketsmiths, The - Parts, Pieces (Album)
» The Rocketsmiths announce east coast shows - July 24, 2008
It's a far cry from the days these guys used to play together in the highschool jazz band. Welcome The Rocketsmiths and their latest EP Parts, Pieces.
Five friends from beautiful Brisneyland, and a favourite on the live scene, these guys play fast and loud, and with such an amount of sheer unbridled, infectous energy at their shows that even the audience leaves the gig gasping for air. Refusing to be pigeonholed, there have been various names thrown about for the style of music The Rocketsmiths are churning out- from popabilly to carnie rock. I'm not sure how I would descibe their style of music, but its loud, brash, in your face and I love it.
Parts, Pieces is the follow up to Meet Horace and Clyde, which was named in honour of the drunken alter egos of band members Brent and Heff.
As much as I loved Meet Horace and Clyde, Parts, Pieces is even better. It is far more polished and professional, showing just how much these guys have grown in a short space of time. Part of their growth may have been the slight structural changes in the band. These guys used to do everything themselves- from booking shows and managing the band, to even recording in their rehearsal studio and mixing the songs themselves.
Now they have more time to spend on their music. This EP was produced and recorded by Brisbane legend Magoo at his studios in Brisbane. Crammed onto this EP are 6 explosive songs to get you jumping around and slamming into the furniture. The first song that bursts forth is Man with a Gun. It sets the pace and lets you know just what your in for.
One of my favourites from the live gigs I've had the pleasure to be part of was Boy Who Cried Misery, a fantastic track that screams out to have you dancing around and singing along. La de da de da.
And the pace and energy just don't let up as the EP winds itself through The River, Time Management Classes, Jeepers Creepers and rounding off with The Tale of Two City Boys. I'm exhausted just listening to it. These guys have managed to forge their own distinctive sound and style in an industry that at times can be full of clones.
You need this EP in your collection.
Although do try to avoid playing this EP in confined spaces or when you are surrounded by strangers who may not appreciate your dancing and singing style.
