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Waiting For No One
Independent
Review: Phil Jupp
3.5 Stars.
Perth's The Reserves have been a band for barely a year but the quality of the tunes on this debut EP belies the band's tender age. Extremely catchy melodies dominate each and every one of the five punk-influenced rock songs. Bassist/lead vocalist Matt Pirga posseses an emotive voice laced with a heavy Australian accent, which combined with the hard driving rock behind it, sounds like a hybrid of early Spy Vs Spy and Perth's own The Externals. Songs like the title track and the tasty guitar solo infused Take Some Action contain some of the most memorable hooks heard on any release this year and the sound is splendidly clear and bright courtesy of local engineer Al Smith. Excellent. - The West Australian
Discography
"Waiting For No-One" - CDEP (2006)
"The Road/In The End" - Double A side single (2008)
"Fuses To Flames" - CDEP
(Released April 1, 2010)
Tracks streaming at
triple j unearthed.com &
www.myspace.com/reserves
Airplay on Triple J (Aus), RTR FM (Perth, Aus)
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Bio
Infectious rock for fans of Gyroscope, Brand New, The Foo Fighters, Boysetsfire, Birds of Tokyo and The Jam.
Coming four years after the release of their debut EP (2006’s locally applauded Waiting For No One), The Reserves’ sophomore EP "Fuses To Flames" sees the four piece refining the template set down by their first offering, and building on it with wiser songwriting heads, engaging guitar hooks and soaring vocal harmonies.
No surprise given the bands work ethic, which saw them both demo tracks for the EP and record it in a secluded house in Margaret River, in WA’s southwest. Its this work ethic, coupled with an intense live show, which has also garnered The Reserves support slots for the likes of Gyroscope, Birds Of Tokyo, Trial Kennedy and British India.
From the driving rhythms and bassline grooves of opener “Dealing With Ghosts”, the pedal to the metal rock hooks of “The Deep End” and “Empty Soul Syndrome”, to the dark and imposing tones of “Fuses To Flames (Save Me)”, this is all round a bolder, more confident outfit. With his unique vocal style, singer Matt Pirga has captured something truly special on this record, with a palette covering enough raw emotion to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck. It is this dynamic which gives the band its edge.
Formed in 2005, The Reserves wasted no time recording their debut EP “Waiting For No One”, releasing it to rave reviews, and gigging relentlessly following its release. 2008 saw the band release double A side “The Road/In The End” which along with tracks from their EP saw healthy RTR and Triple J airplay.
With the release of their brand new EP, 2010 is set to be a huge year for The Reserves, with several tours planned and their first film clip (“Dealing With Ghosts”) also in the works. The band is already busy writing new material, with their debut long player set to be recorded late 2010.
“Some of the most memorable hooks heard on any release this year…excellent.”
The West Australian.
“(The Reserves) will become a prominent feature of the local scene in the coming 12 months.”
X-Press Magazine
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