Forcibly Fed – Wheres
Billy
British rising stars
make a big impact on full length debut
On
the back of a series of success UK tours, Kent based rockers Wheres Billy
released their storming full length debut Forcibly Fed on 23rd
July. The album shows what a huge step up the band has taken from their first
EP the Truth Hurts. The vocals have
taken a huge step up allowing the melodies to stand out in juxtaposition against
the massive post hardcore riffs reminiscent of Casually Dressed and Deep in Conversation era Funeral for a Friend; this allows front man and guitarist
Darren Robinson to deliver on of the catchiest and memorable chorus’s of the
year on the albums lead single Tears and
Essays. The production, handled by the ever reliable Chris Coulter (Arcane
Roots) is slick and professional with a slight Indie touch on the track Aches, Pains and the Quiet Life which
defiantly has a hint of Puzzle era Biffy Clyro. Unlike most debuts, the album
has a high level of consistency allowing the band to hold the listeners
attention from start to finish without becoming monotonous or repetitive. Overall this album shows the group at a
creative high and if they continue to progress they should have a bright future
to look forward to, In an era where British rock is flying high on both sides
of the Atlantic, Wheres Billy have huge potential to join the hierarchy of
contemporary British rock and could easily join the company of accomplished
bands such as
Biffy Clyro or Young Guns.
Rating: - 8/10
For fans of: - Biffy Clyro, Funeral for a Friend, Lower than
Atlantis
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