Piano rock is what I'm talking about. Yes, piano driven rockin' pop; gutsy, dynamic, distinct!
Play 90 second soundbite of 'Friends & Foes' @ 'CD quality'
Piano rock is what I'm talking about. Yes, piano driven rockin' pop; gutsy, dynamic, distinct!
Quite why more bands don't go in for it I don't know; when I hear something like Isaac's Aircraft I'm almost always totally hooked from the opening bars. I don't know what it is about the sound of a well struck piano that instantly makes me stop and listen; is it cuz it is unusual, is it cuz it's such a vibrant sound, is it cuz I just like piano?? I'm not sure but it sure works for me and there must be millions like me who go in for this kinda thing. Anyway, Isaac's Aircraft make a wonderful noise; they vie piano with scorchin' guitars in a way that's instantly appealing and massively effective and this great EP is loaded to overflowin' with fantastic pop-rock noise and catchy hooks.
Ok, I hear you say, Keane do this don't they? No!! Keane use piano 'sound' in a much more wishy-washy way, orchestrated into the background, making up the sound rather than causing it. Here, Isaac's Aircraft use the piano like Rachmaninov playing rock'n'roll, if you can imagine that! Anyway, take it from me, Isaac's Aircraft make a joyous sound! But, it aint just about keyboard!! Oh no, Isaac's Aircraft is also about guitar, bass drums, voice, songs, dynamics, presence and much more - Isaac's Aircraft have it all covered, they're almost too good to be true!
'Friends & Foes' is a stupendous three track EP that showcases this brilliant sounding outfit quite beautifully. The only disappointment is that there are only three songs - I need more - give me more guys!! To say that Isaac's Aircraft are dynamic would be an understatement; this is massively impressive stuff that I could listen to all day long. Quite obviously these guys are fantastic musicians that also know about and understand musical composition cuz this is amazing'! This is ballsy, punchy, kick-ass pop-rock of the highest calibre from a four-piece that sound absolutely brilliant.
And, you don't have to wait while 'Friends & Foes' comes to you - this is instant, this is full-on, in-yer-face brilliance. And again, these guys are still relatively young, they just shouldn't be able to play or write stuff this good - it's awesome!! Certainly one of the most impressive bands I've heard recently, Isaac's Aircraft must surely be looking straight into the dirty teeth of commercial success - whether that comes in the form of 'chart' success or cult fanaticism I'm not sure but these young guys are fuckin' shit hot and 'Friends & Foes' is absolutely sensational!!
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