Storming rocker from the Sussex lads
There's a very fine line between love and hate, and 'Dot Dot Dot' shows that up perfectly. Part of me wants to love it, but that's countered by the part that hates this piece of energetic, effect-of-a-bomb punk-rock that has touches of pop in it. The chorus is superb, there's no two ways about it with metal riffing teaming up with mighty drumming. As a single, it a bloody good choice.
Track two, 'Emotional Junkmail', is markedly different: it starts off rather unassumingly, with the two guitar melodies intertwining. I love it because it's a song of two halves - a heartbreaking quietness gives way to an emotional storm of melodies, vocals, and drums, all whilst keeping the intricate guitar playing throughout. The only downside is that singer, Seymour Glass, tends to slur vocals just too much.
'Love Buzz' is different again: more laid-back, hopeful, and upbeat not mention a live version. It's also the most simple, with just guitars and vocals, not that this stops it being good. It's also the only track to not be written by the band, which is quite interesting that they chose it for a B-side, because it pales into the background a bit compared to the others. Despite this, it manages to be a hell of a lot better than most of the dross around.
As a single, it's a really diverse choice of songs, which somehow manages to work together. I've heard a lot about Miss Black America - good and bad - but this was the first time I'd actually heard them and I'm impressed. I hope to hear more from them in the future.