Mighty Roars - Sellotape
by Emma Dawson
published: 9 / 12 / 2006

Label:
One Little Indian
Format: CDS
intro
Unremarkable second single on One Little Indian for London based art rockers the Mighty Roars, which takes all its inspiration from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Signed to One Little Indian Records, the Mighty Roars clearly see themselves as a monster art-rock trio. The problem is that’s really is as far as it goes. Sure, they might have a strong vocalist in the shape of Lara Granquist in tow, and they’re clearly musically accomplished, but while simply sounding like a UK version of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs à la The Noisettes might well be in vogue, it is hardly inspiring and barely registers a flicker on the originality-o-meter. But does this matter? Well, yes, it does. Let’s face it, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs practically patented the neo-new wave sound, so we don’t really need another pale facsimile, thank you very much. So, the Mighty Roars should simply give it a rest and leave such noise-fests to the experts.
Track Listing:-
1 Sellotape2 Jude And Sienna
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interviews |
Interview (2004) |
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The Mighty Roars are a four piece punk band from East London. Swedish-born frontwoman Lara Granquist talks to Dave Toynton about the group's first year of making music together and their debut EP, 'Take a Bite of Peach' |
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Archway, London, 20/10/2004 |
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Fast, furious and loud, new London group the Mighty Roars have all the landmarks of a great punk band. Dave Toynton enjoys "their set of hard, raunchy, ecstatic punk rock" at the Archway in London |
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Swine and Cockerel (2007) |
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Gutsy, but unmelodic and forgettable punk rock on debut album from london-based trio the Mighty Roars |
Take A Bite Of Peach (2004) |
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