Release
date: December 04th
2015. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
Edge
Of Life – Tracklisting
1.The
Education 03:22
2.Edge
Of Life 04:49
3.Good
Old Days 03:30
4.All
About Me 04:28
5.Nowhere
Left To Go 03:49
6.How
Do You Love Me? 05:18
Band
Members:
Steve
George - Rhythm Guitar and Lead Vocals
Harry
Gardner - Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals
Paul
Shott - Bass
Guillaume
"Gizmo" Redonnet-Brown - Drums
Review:
Hercules
Morse is a band starting to win some major praise within the UK Hard
Rock/Metal scene for their blend of Classic Rock, Desert Rock and
Stoner Rock sounds. They've been compared to QOTSA and Foo Fighters. Though there's more to Hercules Morse sound as their debut EP – Edge Of Life – is a stunning
EP from start to finish.
Opening
track – The Education – sees Hercules Morse play a mix of Classic
Rock fused with Desert Rock/Stoner Rock riffs that sounds like a
musical history lesson being played for your own pleasure. If you're
a fan of 70s Classic Rock then you're in luck as the band match it
with the more modern Desert/Stoner Rock vibes for one superb
hard-rocking song with a great sing-along chorus.
Second
track -Edge Of Life – is where Hercules Morse start to experiment
with their sound as they blend anthemic indie rock vocals with Thin
Lizzy style dual guitars. The biggest surprise for me on this track
is when the band venture into ELO territory with their use of 70s
based sounds. You'll understand when you hear the song in full.
Third
track – Good Old Days – is more indie rock than Stoner but to be
fair the band do include some impressive Stoner riffs towards the end
of the song. Though some people will be swayed by the Punk based
beats lurking in the background. If you're a fan of UK Rockers
-Feeder – you will find much to enjoy here.
Fourth
track – All About Me – sees Hercules Morse venture into darker
territories with a dark slice of Stoner Rock. It starts off rather
slowly but the fast-paced riffs soon appear and add a more haunting
psychedelic edge. This is perhaps the standout track on the EP.
Fifth
track – Nowhere Left To Go – is another Stoner Rock driven number
with the band finally start to create their own sound. It's an
exciting track with lead vocalist – Steve – impressing once
again.
Sixth
track – How Do You Love Me? - is the final song and it has a few
subtle nods to Led Zepplin. Fans of 70s Classic Hard Rock will be in
their element on this song and the Stoner fans will just enjoy the
whole atmosphere of it all.
Hercules
Moses are definitely worth your time as they've created one superb EP
you can listen to over and over again. It doesn't matter what type of
music you're into, check these guys out now as you will pleasantly be
surprised. Excellent and Highly Recommended.
Words
by Steve Howe
