Who is Below the Fall? Yeh, well that’s the question, isn’t it. The four-piece band from England has yet to play a gig, but has released a two-song EP that is getting all sorts of accolades in various corners of the music blogosphere.
The band is made up of vocalist/guitarist Dan Hunter, guitarist Sam Viscal, bassist Leigh Cruxon, and drummer Alex Breadmore. The two songs – “Commissioner” and “Just Run Away” – are lushly-recorded tracks (also unusual for a brand new band) that are smooth and lively at the same time. Their sound is alt-rock (although one could say they come close to hard rock / metal – and their inclusion on Espy Rock would bear that out), with pounding drums and vivacious guitars leading the way to Hunter’s pure vocal style.
Let’s hope we get a lot more from these guys soon, both live and a full-length album.
PS – thanks to Ripple Effect and Espy Rock for pointing me in the direction of these guys.
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Just One: “Commissioner”
Just One More In This Case: “Just Run Away”
