Hold Your Horse Is – Frimley
Frimley; an album named after the three-piece's hometown, which has the hilariously abbreviated train station code of 'FML', the record is Hold Your Horse Is' debut feature length album, and with that said, it's clear that HYHI are off to a good start. With clear influences from the likes of Biffy Clyro and QOTSA, and a sound somewhat similar to the like of Reuben; Frimley is an album of intense guitars, growly vocals and dynamic bass rhythms - enough to keep anyone who isn't too keen on the 'indie' genre which is currently being chucked up from all sides of Britain today, happy!
The opening track of the album is Mumbler, an intense and well structured song which sets the standard for the sound of the rest of the tracks which are to follow. The vocals, from Robin Pearson, are strong, and sometimes more tunefully spoken throughout tracks than sung, for example on Forgive And Forget - the track which has the strongest resemblence to Reuben a few years ago. The vocals are also refreshing due to the British-ness of Robin Pearson's accent, which is so great to hear when so many popular British bands are adopting a cheesy American sound when singing.
For me, the best track on the album is Like Crisps Under Bison . Its raw guitar riffs and catchy chorus makes for quite an epic song, with similarities to Biffy Clyro and The Mars Volta. The entire album is definitely worth a listen, and will most likely be appreciated by those who enjoy genres ranging from punk to alt rock. HYHI are different to popular rock bands in the UK today, yet the album is likeable, easy-listening and still very catchy - a combination which can surely, only make this band more popular.