Single Review: The Apparatus

'Matter Of Time' EP

Review By Graham Emmerson

Although you may not find it advertised on any government run tourism website, Wales has a fantastic burgeoning rock-scene. The Apparatus are the latest band to poke their young heads over the valleys and think “All this could be ours”.

Clearly, and admittedly, influenced by The Pixies and Foo Fighters there’s also hints of Nirvana in some of Rhys Edwards’s anguished and aggressive howls. Bizarrely on ‘All On Me’ some of the guitar work is very reminiscent of early Oasis. They could also have that mainstream accessibility falling squaring between Manchester and Seattle’s finest.

On highlight ‘Counter Culture’ Edwards sings “This is really happening again” as if years of frustration and bile are ingrained in every syllable.

However the best music gets under your skin like some kinda sci-fi parasite, tightens around your heart until you’re under it’s control and ultimately changes your life. Unfortunately none of the songs on this E.P manage that feat. It may be slightly harsh to criticise a new, unsigned band for not writing the greatest song in the world ever, but even after many listens no track manages to stay in the head, let alone the heart.

The Apparatus are clearly technically accomplished though and aren’t even two years old. With a number of new songs waiting to be committed to tape, there’s every chance they can turn it up a couple of notches and produce some special next time.


 

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