Play 90 second soundbite of 'Bending Spoons' @ 'CD quality'
'Riffs And Quiffs' has a generally heavier feel to it than their earlier releases; it shows that Infierno are still learning and still growing as they try to make their mark on the music scene. I'm guessing that 'Riffs And Quiffs' is another home produced work as it just lacks a bit of bite at times; Infierno know their way round their individual instruments and are more than adequate songsmiths. If they have a weak point it's that the end result tends to lack real 'balls'. A lot of that balls is something that they could learn to put right and they'd probably be well advised to talk things over with studio engineers to take on board some hints and tips. That said, I think Infierno are concerned that over-production would mean that recordings could become too over-indulgent and 'clever' - I think Infierno are trying hard to lay down on disc what you'd get in the live scenario. If that's the case, I sort of admire their humble approach for keeping things real. However, Infierno have an energy that, I feel, they need help to capture. Yes, ok, that sort of thing costs money but as the old adage suggests, 'you have to speculate to accumulate' - Infierno are young and presumably don't have much spare cash to invest at the moment.
'Riffs And Quiffs' is a good piece of work as a demo release; it gives Infierno virgins a very genuine guide as to their sound and feel. As a piece of 'commercial' material 'Riffs And Quiffs' doesn't quite make the grade though - although the younger, less fussy audiences will probably just take it as it comes and really get off on it.
The three songs here once again indicate that Infierno are determined as well as talented; 'Bending Spoons', 'Chasm' and 'Attitude' say much about this outfit and I hope 'Riffs And Quiffs' earns Infierno more friends and perhaps a few extra 'pennies' to invest in their future.
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