The Senton Bombs – Chapter Zero
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Out Now
North West Punk Rock ‘n’ Roll band release their third album.
I’m not entirely sure about what The Senton Bombs are or want to
be. Equally I’ve never really been a big
fan of ‘metal’, but having recently heard (and thoroughly enjoyed) the new Damn
Vandals album I was up for a listen.
Describing themselves as ‘punk rock n roll’ gives a certain impression but to me they’re that
aforementioned brand of music that I’ve never really been able to ‘get’.
Let’ not be negative though, there’s clearly an audience for this
stuff as the Bombs fan base and seemingly endless touring will testify. For me, it’s a pastiche of what’s gone
before. Alice Cooper, Motorhead, Iron
Maiden, Guns N Roses, clearly show influences but I can’t help thinking that
the ‘tributes’ are lacking a little. I’m not really sure where the ‘punk’
element makes any appearance on Chapter Zero, I’m thinking more spandex
trousers and headbands.
But come on, what’s on show here?
To be fair, they’re pretty slick.
Guitars are well up-front and solos are what you’d expect, but they are
accomplished and clearly not something that is taken lightly. Similarly, the
percussion is loud and raw and it no doubt serves as a great spectacle when
they play live. Joey Class provides
strong vocals which compliment well.
The songs are well formed and arranged, but dare I say, formulaic,
and I think there lies the slight problem.
Once you’ve played track 1 you’ve really heard all eleven, and whilst
what they do is good there really isn’t much substance. Fans of the group will love this and that is
really all that matters, but for the non-believers, it’s all been done before.
6/10
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