Knoxy

"uses some good rock manoeuvres" - Jaz

"Arriving just in time for the first band's (Ivory) set was a stroke of luck as they put on a great show. In particular I was impressed with Nikki's cool bass lines that helped the songs groove along without being too overdone. Reminicent of some 'Spacehog' basslines.
Ken, as I was told, was still suffering from a bout of laryngitus but still came to the party with some soaring vocal work as well as playing some hot lead guitar.......Their style of music could be described as melodic rock - a little hard edged but still very catchy." - Paul - The Esplanade Hotel, Public Bar

"Rock of Ages! Seeing as the, oh too inevitable, middle age spreading is stretching Iron Maiden’s spandex to splitting point, it’s time to sweep the oldies aside to make way for a hair-slapping successor. When the way is clear, Ivory may just get your ‘radio rock’ vote kids!

‘Everything Is Over Now’ autopilots through standard soft metal necessities: operatic vocals, Yngwie Malmsteem guitar solos, slow bit, another solo, etc. There’s nothing truly original here, but it’s all executed with precision and competency. If you thought grunge needed a wash, and skate punk needs to grow its hair, then this may be the track to get your leathers on for.

Well, what have we got? There’s a tight as a nut drum and guitar riff and melodic vocals and chorus. There’s a Def Leppard influence looming for sure, but this has the bonus of being heavier, and the production is very good.

Much as this is bog standard ‘dad rock’, it is catchy and, despite my better judgement, I did spy myself singing along to the “back to ground” chorus ... but then I thought ‘Charlotte the Harlot’ was a work of genius when I was 15. This song takes me back, but doesn’t take me anywhere new. However, the market’s wide open, and Ivory sound like they’ve got their stall well decorated." - Nadine Smith

Ivory are (a) rather nifty melodic rock band from Australia and I can't fault singer Ken Knox he has a great voice, however the material whilst good is a little predictable. It is however very catchy, well performed melodic rock that really gets you singing along like on the excellent dreamy and melodic charm of 'Pictures Of You'. The vocals are great and the song builds into a cool infectious chorus, but I can't think for the life of me who the vocals remind me of.

'Everything Is Over (Now)' is infectious and bouncy melodic rock that makes you think where have you heard it before, the song is simple, fun and cool. 'Miles Away' is a hungrier track with cool (bass) guitars from Nicole Smith, again a most infectious song with a catchy chorus to sing along to, it's bugging me as to who this song is reminding me of. Ivory have potential, the production is a little weak but the songs are not and I have been playing this three track promo over and over again, there is something good going on here folks so check them out, I was quite charmed to say the least. - Nick Baldrian

I'll say this for Ivory: They know how to present a unique blend of styles in their rock and roll. On one layer of the music, this is just straightforward, rock and roll with an old school touch. AS the rock is running along, keeping the show going, the music easily flows into reserved but undeniable power metal influences, putting this somewhere between regular rock and metal. The biggest surprise was something I couldn't put my finger on, in terms of origin in the music: a new wave feel. Between the rock and rolling and the power metal nuances was sandwiched - in a remarkably smooth blend - a feel of the new wave flavors of the 80s. You might not think the blend would work but it is pretty seamless. Ivory, overall, has a heart for more traditional styles (new wave isn't exactly traditional, I know, but it's old school by today's standards) and it seems to work for them. Though the band does have the sound of an indie act that's still working its way toward the mainstream, there is plenty of talent. The grooves are nice and the players lay out nice instrumentations. The vocals are clean and crisp and reveal the choral training behind them. The only thing I would suggest on that front is an effort to make the notes more defined and lush. But all told, good stuff. Both CDs are EPs, with "Everything Is Over Now" representing the band in the studio, and the other CD, obviously, given the title, presenting the band onstage. - fishcomcollective.net