-=- SHGZ -=- * Shoegaze * Indie * Post-Rock * Grunge * Dream Pop * Psych-Rock * Ethereal * ARTIST..: Allusondrugs ALBUM...: Allusondrugs GENRE...: Grunge STYLE...: Alternative Rock, Grunge, Shoegaze, Post-Hardcore YEAR....: 2014 LABEL...: Clue COUNTRY.: United Kingdom FORMED..: July 2012, Castleford, West Yorkshire ENDED...: November 2018 ENCODER.: LAME 3.100 -V0 BITRATE.: 267 kbps avg QUALITY.: 44.1kHz / Joint Stereo SOURCE..: CDEP TRACKS..: 6 SIZE....: 51.04 MB URL..: https://rateyourmusic.com/release/ep/allusondrugs/allusondrugs https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=Allusondrugs&title=Allusondrugs https://www.indiemusicdiscovery.com/allusondrugs https://remastermusicreviews.wordpress.com/2014/07/25/allusondrugs-ep-review https://themusicaloutcast.blogspot.com/2014/07/ep-review-allusondrugs-allusondrugs.html https://remastermusicreviews.wordpress.com/2014/07/25/allusondrugs-ep-review https://listenwithmonger.blogspot.com/2014/06/allusondrugs-ep-review.html https://alreadyheard.com/album-review-allusondrugs-allusondrugs - TRACKLIST 1 I'm Your Man 3:00 2 Ted, What's The Porn Like In Heaven? 2:56 3 Cherry Pie 3:39 4 Nervous 2:52 5 Sunset Yellow 3:34 6 Thingio 10:49 Total Playtime: 26:50 EP Limited to 150 copies. Contains Bonus track at end of 'Thingio'. Released in Digipak * Allusondrugs are a band out of time. Or maybe they are at the resurgence of some new rock scene. It's difficult to tell but what isn't is that this band are going to be rather popular. It's that sort of music that grabs the kids and allows them to become firmly entrenched in the live music scene and become perennial festival favourites. This is the sound of meat and potatoes rock and roll at it's most bouncy and even if you are not a fan of this sort of music you can't fail to be pulled along for the ride. The sheer exuberance that is on offer throughout this EP make it an enjoyable 30 minutes out of your day although there isn't really much of substance to make you want to return again and again. But that's not really the point and this is music of the now . The chaotic 'I'm Your Man' is delivered with all the requisite sing-a-long moments before 'Ted, What's the Porn Like In Heaven' ups the ante with it's urge to replicate any number of 90's rock bands. Delightfully tuneful, Allusondrugs drive their music straight into your temples with added doses of sugar boosted energy to keep you flying. 'Cherry Pie' is rather fantastic as it stretches out into some sort of drone like epic by the end giving another, more interesting side of the band. Once again there is no escape from the sheer joy and by the time the semi-ballad 'Nervous' reaches you, you're quite prepared for the breather. It's not too bad either for all it's generic rock shapes and highlights the great vocal interplay between the band members. This is let down by the rather boring 'Sunset Yellow' though which although delivered with aplomb just becomes yet another song. There are some nice tempo changes but it ultimately ends up like some long lost Feeder song. Final song Thingio' starts with a doom like feel and is the heaviest thing here. It chugs along as heartfelt vocals chime out amongst the swirling guitars and little flashes of melody and almost becomes some sort of desert rock anthem. It's the best song on here by far and offers an intriguing glimpse at what this band may become. So, a rather joyous affair and the sound of a band really enjoying what they do. They're going to be everywhere soon so if you want to get in their first then listen to this. What it lacks in substance it more than makes up in exuberance and after all this is only rock and roll. Why can't a band have a bit of fun. And just maybe, as the final freak out at the end of 'Thingio' grabs you, you may start looking forward to more releases from this band. * If you haven t heard of Allusondrugs before then the best way I can describe them to you is, imagine if Nirvana were a Garage/Post-Punk band from Leeds, that s Allusondrugs. Allusondrugs new EP shows that this band can go a long way if they stick to this retro and unique style that they ve developed. Some songs from this six track EP such as I m Your Man and Thingio display the band at their very best. These songs include infectious and memorable lyrics and choruses which when mixed with Allusondrugs Post-Punk/Grunge sound it creates some amazing sounding music. These two songs are by far the crown jewels of the album. The second song on the album, Ted, What s The Porn Like In Heaven? , is a lot better than I expected it to be after seeing the title but, it s not the best song on the album by a long shot. This song is a mix of some 70 s-style London Punk vocals, deep Nu Wave background play and lyrics that were inspired by God knows what. Don t make Jesus cry; Hey! My friend Ted watching porn up in heaven ... that s about a minutes worth of lyrics. Cherry Pie is a classic sounding Garage/Nu Wave song but, I m glad to report that the lyrics actually make sense... unlike Ted . The fourth song, Nervous , clearly presents Allusondrugs exceptional ability of writing and performing progressive rock songs, I was very impressed with this tracks lyrics, pace and delivery. Sunset Yellow is the slowest song on the EP but still has a strong, high tempo chorus to make this song one of the albums best. In summary, this is a fantastic album by a promising, young and talented British band that could take the world of rock by storm. * Allusondrugs are a 5 piece band from Castelford, Leeds. Having formed in July 2012, in their two short years as a band they have toured relentlessly and gained a strong following in the meantime. The result of all their hard work and graft is the release of their self-titled debut EP. The EP itself has a very 90's feel to it and it is clear that the band has a wide variety of influence. In just 6 tracks Allusondrugs provide a sterling account of themselves and what they are all about. Their music is energetic and varied, both in sound and tempo. The ever changing styles of the songs is their best asset as it makes for an interesting listen and provides a 'something for everyone' appeal. The best example of this is tracks 3 and 4; "Cherry Pie" is a harsh, in-your-face anthem based around the use of heavy bass and guitar with a whole lot of gain. The vocals are outlayed over the top with the song having a real Gish(The Smashing Pumpkins) or In Utero(Nirvana) feel to it. Directly after that, "Nervous" offers up a completely different output. Everything about the sound of Nervous is grunge. From the laid back vocals to the dreamy solo textured throughout, they have this sound down to a tee. The best way to describe Allusondrugs self-titled EP is a complete rollercoaster of emotion and muscianship. Throughout my writing of this review my opinions in terms of who they sound like changed over and over again. I began to think Nirvana, then Smashing Pumpkins and after hearing the last two tracks i heard a lot of Brand New influence. But ultimately, i could not nail it down to just one band. Which in its self is a compliment to Allusondrugs. This is a bold EP and one that i am so glad they made on their terms. You can tell this band is a tight group as they are so in sync and know exactly what works for them and whilst pushing the boundaries, they know their limits and know how they want to sound(even if it it bloody hard for a reviewer to figure out!). Overall, this EP offers nothing but promise and because of its awesome instrumentation and flow fused with memorable sing-a-long moments this promises to be a starting point for what is to be a very interesting and promising journey for this band. * To a lot of people, grunge is like disco, confined firmly to a specific time period and not relevant to anyone outside of it. West Yorkshire based quintet Allusondrugs are not those people. And each of the six tracks on their debut EP makes that abundantly clear. Opener I m Your Man is all hazy guitar work and thumping drums, with some nice male and female vocal layering. There s prominent, warm bass tones that drive the song, a buzzy guitar overlay and an easy-going, positive tone that holds through even as the bass escalates into dirty fuzz. Ted, What s the Porn Like in Heaven? has a slightly more aggressive, meaner edge, with raw (almost screamed) vocals and some excellent drum fills along some dual guitar harmonies. Gang vocals also make an appearance, and the track closes out with a slightly darker tint. Skipping ahead, Nervous stands out a little more than the previous. There s a heady dose of psychedelia among the single strummed chords and double vocal lines, a frank honesty in the lyrics, a bigger and more epic scope and some clear Placebo influences in the mix. Sunset Yellow kicks in with a drum roll and a grooving, moody bassline. The prominence of the vocals, rim-shots and delicate, shimmering guitars are all a bit Smashing Pumpkins, which the soaring, layered vocals reinforce. Closer Thingio starts out with pacey, hi-hat orientated drums and a dirty bassline before the guitars mesh in seamlessly. Things slow down to a mid-tempo shuffle with big, fuzzy chords and some delicate vocal layers that peel off into a simplistic, uber-grunge breakdown. Things end with some weird, modified vocals and an almost doomy chord progression. This is a strong first effort from a band who are already very sure of themselves and their sound. It evokes summer evenings when it s too damn hot to make sense of the world but you are perfectly okay with your angst. With their surprisingly easy to listen to mix of grunge, psych and shoegaze, Allusondrugs are ones to watch, with your ears. -=- SHGZ -=- -=-=-==-=-=- Shoegaze is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the late 80s. The genre is very difficult to define, and it is even more difficult to evaluate music within it. Generally, the genre is characterized by its shimmering vocals, reverberating guitars, and textural distortion that create a tranquil, opaque feeling. ---==--==---