"Seeking Answers in Silence" is the 2nd EP by London alternative hard rockers Youth Illusion. And is a follow up to the "Terms of Submission" EP. They sight their influences as the likes of Rise Against, Biffy Clyro, AC/DC, Guns & Roses, Offspring, Green day and Thrice. In other words, right up my street.
I think the thing which strikes
me most about this EP is just how catchy and infectious the songs are.
Although the bands I have mentioned above you can definitely hear in their
music. In terms of the lead vocals, I would describe them as a lot cleaner
cut than bands mentioned but the guitars and bass give it them that
edginess. I see this as a good thing though as it differentiates
them. There are more moments where the vocals are more aggressively delivered
like towards the end of "Blood on my hands" and also some of the
backing vocals on some of the other songs. This will certainly give the
band some versatility in their music going forward. The Guns & Roses
element can be heard in the likes of the solo of one of the singles they
released prior to this EP coming out "Help me to believe".
This is a 6 track EP, and such
is the strength of it I imagine it was difficult to choose singles off
it. They all pull their weight well. My favourite song at the
moment is probably "Down" but it does change. I love the
soaring chorus and the excellent riff which runs ragged throughout the
track.
Overall, I think this a great
EP showing a band with masses amount of potential. I know I'm looking forward
to seeing what they come out with next.
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