Blind/Do The Knowledge
Volume
| 7" Vinyl Single | 2 tracks | £0.99 | |
| Download Single (MP3) | 2 tracks | £1.50 | |
| Download Single (FLAC) | 2 tracks | £1.50 |
Description
Volume - Blind/Do The Knowledge
In these post-everything times, Volume are an oddball mix of diverse influences and fractious personalities. With fans including Razorlight, who played at the Railway Inn in Winchester at the Band’s personal request, and influences ranging from metal to indie and everything in-between, their sound can't be categorised into a particular genre but you can guarantee they will provide something for everyone.
Odd time signatures and energetic live shows have seen them cause a storm In their home town of Southampton, and with envious support slots for the likes of The Magic Numbers, Ed Harcourt, Tom Vek and Clor their fanbase has pushed them rapidly from local heroes to breakthrough hopefuls. Now, after playing a few key London shows over the past few months, they are heading out on their first UK tour to support the release of their limited edition double A side single ‘Blind / Do The Knowledge’ on Illicit Recordings.
To say that these tracks are contradictory is an understatement. ‘Blind’ is a disturbingly upbeat tale of messing up your life, instantly likeable, instantly danceable, it'll have you grooving around the room in no time. ‘Do The Knowledge’ on the other hand is spiky, jerky and angular, a two minute rock onslaught guaranteed to leave you thinking 'WTF!?!' And there you have it! Volume are not here to provide the easy way out, their music is intelligent and challenging and will ultimately make you realise exactly what you never knew your life was missing.
Odd time signatures and energetic live shows have seen them cause a storm In their home town of Southampton, and with envious support slots for the likes of The Magic Numbers, Ed Harcourt, Tom Vek and Clor their fanbase has pushed them rapidly from local heroes to breakthrough hopefuls. Now, after playing a few key London shows over the past few months, they are heading out on their first UK tour to support the release of their limited edition double A side single ‘Blind / Do The Knowledge’ on Illicit Recordings.
To say that these tracks are contradictory is an understatement. ‘Blind’ is a disturbingly upbeat tale of messing up your life, instantly likeable, instantly danceable, it'll have you grooving around the room in no time. ‘Do The Knowledge’ on the other hand is spiky, jerky and angular, a two minute rock onslaught guaranteed to leave you thinking 'WTF!?!' And there you have it! Volume are not here to provide the easy way out, their music is intelligent and challenging and will ultimately make you realise exactly what you never knew your life was missing.
Reviews
The MagThe style on offer is an indie/emo/rocker mix that suggests Volume draw from whatever genre they feel adds the most to their music - whether that's the kooky guitar sound or the Musey sythesiser runs. The gutsy section isn't quite gutsy enough - it hints at a stomach cramping emotional delivery that only ever comes across as vaguely displeased and that's the only thing wrong on the whole record.
The second track, "Do The Knowledge", does nothing to help those fans that want to buy the "play along to Volume" guitar book. The drums lead the way through a sudoku grid of idea that lays an absolute minefield of chops and changes for the budding tribute band.
The Millennium Dome had a room playing a never-repeating tune to the accompaniment of fading lights. Volume apply this concept to their rhythm, hardly returning to any section throughout their songs.
"Blind" is a bit more predictable with an audible verse and chorus amongst the clever stuff and the chorus is a corker too, so it's not a disappointment when the drummer plays 4/4 for a few minutes!
Volume are a clever band. This will probably get them a few comparisons to Radiohead and Muse, but they don't really sound like either, even when they add a bit of Muse-distortion to the vocal. It's more along the lines of a rockier version of The Kooks playing clever experimental songs.
This Is Fake DIY
We've found the ideal touring combination for Volume as they plunder through a slightly more comprehendible ¡Forward, Russia!, complete with jagged guitars and racing drums tussling at pace whilst also dropping to a mellower 'Horlicks moment'.
The frantic, slightly muffled vocals introduced help to give the track a much-needed urgency which is lacking in the early stages. Take the hint, play 'Blind' a bit louder than normal and appreciate it all the more for it.
Tracklisting
7" Vinyl Single (ILL7005)
- Blind
- Do The Knowledge
Download Single (ILL7005)
- Blind
- Do The Knowledge