Release
date: April 12th 2017. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
Between
The Lines – S/T – Tracklisting
1.Rumour 06:54
2.All Free 04:27
3.Sands Of Time
06:59
4.For Your Sanity
07:55
5.Southern Steel
07:06
6.Shellshock 03:37
7.Sleep 09:58
Band
Members:
Mac - Lead Vocals
Albert - Guitar
Conor - Guitar /
Vocals
Eoghan - Bass
Adrian - Drums
Review
Irish Progressive Dark Grunge
Rockers – Between The Lines – create a fine line between dark
atmospheric rock and moments of soulful Stoner Rock/Metal with hints
of Doom appearing here and there. The band are influenced by bands
such as Soundgarden and Alice In Chains. Mac's vocals are reminiscent
of the classic vocalists from the legendary grunge scene. He has such
a dynamic vocal presence that gives their debut album a sombre and
haunting effect.
Opening track – Rumour – is a
not so subtle take on all things Grunge as the band add elements of
Progressive Rock and doom based sounds. There are traces of Stoner
Rock/Metal that can be heard in the background but mostly the band
opt for a dark progressive take on the classic grunge sound. The
lyrics have quite an emotional feel to them and that only adds to the
gloomy atmosphere the band create throughout the album.
Second track – All Free – sees
the band play a heavier grunge sound than the opening track with the
guitars delivering a more progressive rock style opus. The sound
drifts from grunge to prog rock and then to more doomier elements.
The next 3 songs – Sands Of Time,
For Your Sanity and Southern Steel sees Between The Lines expand
their sound even further with the band focusing on their Progressive
Rock/Metal influences and creating perhaps the most exciting parts of
the album. Especially on For Your Sanity and Southern Steel.
Between The Lines throw everything
at you here. It's good to see that these 3 songs all have a
distinctive feel to them. The sound can be quite experimental at
times and that may put some people off. Though I urge you to stay
the course, as you'll be treated to some epic moments that will last
long in the memory.
The final two tracks Shellshock and
Sleep bring this epic and deeply meaningful album to a close. The
final track – Sleep is another highlight with Between The Lines
flexing their musical talents yet again for another round of their
dynamic Grunge/Dark Rock hybrid sound. The lyrics are highly
emotional and it shows you that Between The Lines have an air of
intelligence around them.
Between The Lines debut album is a
richly rewarding and emotional experience. If you're a fan of
Soundgarden, Alice In Chains and even bands such as Katatonia then
this is the album for you.
Words
by Steve Howe
