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| The Rat Race - It's My Time |
Stoke of Genius:
Released:
Independent, March 2, 2013
The
debut EP from local indie outfit The Rat Race
is a strong, solid and concise effort which is well worth a listen.
The
Beatles Did It First
opens
with 'Fast and Slow', immediately drawing attention with a welcomingly
fast and catchy repetitive drum beat and guitar riff.
Its
variation of snare, and tempo, is enticing, while the echoed vocals work
brilliantly.
The
electric guitar solo contrasts greatly with the immediate change to a
slowed down build-up for the climax.
Despite
the song never providing a convictive climax, the quick alternations
of tempo mimicking the lyrics provide enough satisfaction for a
strong intro to the EP.
The
title track enjoys a typical indie intro with Arctic Monkeys-esque
lyrics and a Green Day-like use of instrumentation.
Although
the song never really hits its peak, the carefree vocals and
fast-paced riff complement one another effectively enough for a
worthy listen.
A
change in sound arrives with 'One More Day' featuring the vocals of
Nuclear Safari's
Emily Law.
The
indie-pop chorus is pleasant but is reminiscent of the typical
noughties music of pop trying to sound alternative.
Emily's
vocals are appropriate for the cheesy chorus harmony but the ballad
fails to reach the standard set by the up-tempo tracks.
'It's
My Time' might have been the EP highlight if the vocals and playing
were delivered more aggressively.
Nevertheless,
the tight crispness and The Strokes-influenced catchy vocals and riff
provide an enjoyable end to an exciting first release.
Having
only formed last year, the band have impressively produced a
well-structured four-track EP which shows much promise for the
future.
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