manchestermusic.co.uk presents : tuesday 17th september 2002 / the roadhouse - free entry
manchestermusic.co.uk presents : tuesday 17th september 2002 / the roadhouse -
free entry
In The City
flawed
"..
guitars are slung low, the thousand yard stare of the singer is accompanied by
his magnificently clever and diverse voice. There's the odd nod to Radiohead but
a firm foot in the firm to hard alt rock camp, as there are at least four
numbers which muster enough of a vibe to generate a shiver of appreciation up
one's vertebrae. Whilst the solitary slower number towards the end of the set
disturbs things a little, the rollicking closing song, hammers out a constant
chord and soars above our heads, making the right impressions and slamming them
straight into Manchester's top league of unsigned "must sees".
[mm]
the
maker
"have you heard Plan 7 yet ?...if not why not - modern melodrama - intense and crammed full of sound effects, big guitars and the fattest tunes you will hear - think LEAVES but actually good.
[mm]
the
cardinals
"Soaring, swaggering, stadium bound tunes - smattered with some darker moments, which jut up against the melodic assault - unrelenting, addictive and destined for something far bigger, better and more rewarding - an unholy guarantee."
[manchestermusic.co.uk]
little
plato
"The guitarist swung his fringe and hit a chord. The singer sang 'I'll always be a fool, but that's cool with me, yah'....The audience loved it." [The Guardian]
"blends the ethereal vocals of backing singer Jo with the passionate, Dylanesque voice of front man Jamie to create a mellow, soulful sound that's really promising." [Student Direct]
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