Half Rabbits - The Final Days of Rome
by Helen Tipping
published: 24 / 8 / 2007
Label:
Half Rabbits
Format: CDS
intro
Enjoyable latest single from increasingly heavy-sounding British indie rock quartet, the Half Rabbits
Pounding bass, heavy guitars, proper singing. What isn't there to like about the Half Rabbits? This is intelligent rock music at its best. The opening track, 'This Changes Everything', is part trashy guitar, part quieter singing - a well put together song. 'Louis' Revenge' owes a lot to the darker side of British folk music in its vocalisation and military style drum beat. This tale of revenge, however, has heavier guitars than you would expect from folk music. It is both faster and more exciting. 'Attention: This Is Your Conscience Speaking' is the third track on this CD single. It is again excellent, but I just like the other two better. The Half Rabbits seem to have got heavier. They have really found their style since they released 'Tiny Knives for Tiny Minds' and it shines through in this stronger release. I look forward to hearing more from them and to hopefully catching them live.
Track Listing:-
1 This Changes Everything2 Louis' Revenge
3 Attention: This Is Your Conscience Speaking
reviews |
From the Horizon to the Map (2010) |
Edy and passionate post punk-influenced debut album from promising Oxford-based band the Half Rabbits, slightly spoilt by some forced vocals |
Tiny Knives for Tiny Minds (2006) |
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