High Rising

Single - Problem

Play 90 second soundbite of 'Problem' @ 'CD quality'

High Rising have an open-ness to their music; clear, uncluttered and straight to the point. They write and play in such a way as to allow the listener access to their songs without clouding the issue with over-playing or unnecessary instrumentation.

'Problem' seems to typify the High Rising musical ethos and sells itself on its lyrics about men and women and the way they 'read' things very differently. It carries a quirky, bright feel as it skips along with infectious pop sensibility and typically British qualities - pretty damn commercial and nicely radio friendly.

'Problem' comes with three 'B' sides in 'Fall', 'All For You' and 'She's Not Worthy' and as I listen I'm trying to decide who High Rising remind me of - 'Problem' is a little Squeeze-esque and at times I can hear some Cast-type vocals, particularly in 'Fall', then I hear bits of Razorlight and just a hint of Hard-Fi. 'She's Not Worthy' has a balladic edge and shows High Rising's emotional side. Certainly, High Rising are commercially biased but they can rock with the best of 'em as shown on 'All For You' which is an altogether more punchy, rockin' work that brings the four tracker to a tantalising end.

High Rising generally keep things very real - they write and play with a refreshing simplicity and honesty; the result being commercially sound and stereotypically British through and through. 'Problem' and its three 'B' sides is a great introduction to a confident sounding band that sounds pure and homely but can turn it on and up when the need arises and rock with the best of 'em.

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