REVIEW: Slowrush, Volume (Epic)
- Jade Hughes
Slowrush's Volume hit me right in the face as soon as I put it in my stereo, and my hand unconsciously pushed the volume button up.
The songs are a mix of heavy, striking guitar riffs and electronic sounds which give each song an extra boost. Rob Daiker's voice is packed with feeling; at times it has a hard, cutting knife sound to it, at others it takes a softer tone.
"Concrete Bubble" and "Junkie" jump from slower and softer to hard and explosive without transition. A smart mix that works extremely well within the powerful lyrics, while "Star" is slower, but just as powerful.
The songs are a mix of hate, anger, pain and love, something everyone can relate to.
You may find yourself making sure the music is loud enough to fill the whole house and even wanting to shout along. The riffs are stirring and lively.
Slowrush seem to have many different musical influences such as Nine Inch Nails and Smashing Pumpkins, but they have managed to add their own originality, making an excellent debut album - one to listen to if you like a good mix of power and beauty, and if you're not scared of loud music. I personally love it!
