Review: Between The Void- Beat 'Em Up
Between
The Void are a UK based rock band who states in their bio that: "We
come from a diverse set of musical backgrounds and the tastes of each
member help to create a unique sound. Our aim is to blend our
favourite elements of metal, funk, blues rock, grunge, punk, dub and
post-hardcore to make the kind of music that we would want to listen
to".
So how does this translate to actual music? Let's find out.
The album starts out with "White Gold", a modern hard rock sounding moody song that features the well-worn modern dynamic of heavy choruses and softer verses.
It's hard to pinpoint exactly who Between The Void sounds like, and I guess that's a benefit, though it's kind of an amalgamation of various modern (well, post 1995 anyway) Rock and Hard Rock sounds.
The occasional odd timings are refreshing as well as some of the dynamics, though I will say it's hard to latch on to how it all comes together.
"New Republic" then follows, and again it's a hammering but still catchy riff and progression.
There's a bit of traditional metal in there, but the overall presentation is still rock. It kind of reminds me of when some mainstream early 2000's bands started to acknowledge their 80's influences, but yet were still in the pop-punk or nu metal realms rather than embracing full on metal.
"Jeff the Unicorn Gets Hooked on Spice and Becomes a Rhino" then follows, but is not the Zappa or MR. Bungleesque song that you would expect.
Instead, it's more of the same with some softer sections alternating between the heavy riffs and more angsty lyrics thanone would expect.
Within the band's parameters, guitar solos are scant, though there's an occasional guitar harmony here and there.
For such a meat and potatoes band, I honestly would more unpredictably with the hooks and arrangements, which is somewhat disappointing.
Title track "Beat 'Em Up" features a faster tempo alternating with the "core" style breakdowns.
The soft parts in this song are especially good, and I'd almost rather have those sections longer, because this is when more originality (not to mention atmosphere) ensues.
I guess fans of pop punk bands, and maybe some emo or metalcore bands might like them, but there's not enough originality to warrant a recommendation in all honesty.
The production is clear and (refreshingly) positive, because the dynamics are kept well done, I didn't hear any discernible clipping that happens on a lot of (post-"loudness war") records.
The band is very talented at what they do, they are very tightly wound and well versed in musicality, however, they will need something that stands out better to really break out.
There is way too much of a vague, generic vibe with the band to warrant a recommendation, but perhaps like many bands they will progress and develop new ideas.
You can check out the band at the following links:
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/betweenthevoid2
https://open.spotify.com/album/292ggcnyNNb2hzJJ8yneJN
So how does this translate to actual music? Let's find out.
The album starts out with "White Gold", a modern hard rock sounding moody song that features the well-worn modern dynamic of heavy choruses and softer verses.
It's hard to pinpoint exactly who Between The Void sounds like, and I guess that's a benefit, though it's kind of an amalgamation of various modern (well, post 1995 anyway) Rock and Hard Rock sounds.
The occasional odd timings are refreshing as well as some of the dynamics, though I will say it's hard to latch on to how it all comes together.
"New Republic" then follows, and again it's a hammering but still catchy riff and progression.
There's a bit of traditional metal in there, but the overall presentation is still rock. It kind of reminds me of when some mainstream early 2000's bands started to acknowledge their 80's influences, but yet were still in the pop-punk or nu metal realms rather than embracing full on metal.
"Jeff the Unicorn Gets Hooked on Spice and Becomes a Rhino" then follows, but is not the Zappa or MR. Bungleesque song that you would expect.
Instead, it's more of the same with some softer sections alternating between the heavy riffs and more angsty lyrics thanone would expect.
Within the band's parameters, guitar solos are scant, though there's an occasional guitar harmony here and there.
For such a meat and potatoes band, I honestly would more unpredictably with the hooks and arrangements, which is somewhat disappointing.
Title track "Beat 'Em Up" features a faster tempo alternating with the "core" style breakdowns.
The soft parts in this song are especially good, and I'd almost rather have those sections longer, because this is when more originality (not to mention atmosphere) ensues.
I guess fans of pop punk bands, and maybe some emo or metalcore bands might like them, but there's not enough originality to warrant a recommendation in all honesty.
The production is clear and (refreshingly) positive, because the dynamics are kept well done, I didn't hear any discernible clipping that happens on a lot of (post-"loudness war") records.
The band is very talented at what they do, they are very tightly wound and well versed in musicality, however, they will need something that stands out better to really break out.
There is way too much of a vague, generic vibe with the band to warrant a recommendation, but perhaps like many bands they will progress and develop new ideas.
You can check out the band at the following links:
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/betweenthevoid2
https://open.spotify.com/album/292ggcnyNNb2hzJJ8yneJN
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