Roundelay
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada | SELF
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Roundelay
Subpar
Independent
Hard Rock/Art Rock
Grade: A
By Kate Dearness
With Subpar, Roundelay proves they have crossed the borderline from just rocking out to making clever, zealous music. They tread this territory as experts; the band has been together since early 2001 evolving into a tight company.
It is hard to transfer the potency of a live rock show to an album because the audience finally gets to hear if the band can actually perform beyond just screaming. With an emotive lead vocalist, in-tune harmonies, and a bombardment of catchy riffs, this “taste of what’s to come” is a success.
Roundelay have also produced sound lyrics, like on “Play By Numbers,” that actually mobilize you to action rather than influencing you to slit your wrists.
There is a good flux on this album. “Mr Mapex Came In Late” begins with full intensity, is gentle in its instrumental, and climaxes in an energetic onslaught that makes the most timid concertgoer want to mosh in her living room.
A technically good recording job as well, Subpar all sounds surprisingly professional. Listen to “Ate Bars” in particular, remixed by Arnob Bal. The entire EP is a tenderly homemade, fine-quality opus. - The Muse
Discography
The first album Roundelay released was entitled “Riddled with Flaws” (2004), followed by “Subpar E.P.” (2006), both albums were critically acclaimed within the St. John’s music scene. “Riddled with Flaws” brought Roundelay their first award nomination for best alternative album at the 2005 Newfoundland Music awards.
Roundelay released their second full length album "Roundelay" in February 2009.
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Bio
Roundelay is an independent band from St. John’s Newfoundland Canada. The group consists of Joe tucker, Mike Lahey, Bradley Nichols, and Gerald Coleman. Originally formed out of high school, they were best buds that would spend their time listening to and writing music. Releasing three albums since 2004, Roundelay have gone on to become prominent figures on the St. John’s music scene. Roundelay’s sound has been coined as psychedelic progressive art-rock, a sound which has originated as a product of their large array of influences ranging from the mainstream to the truly artsy and bizarre. Notable bands such as the Mars Volta, Rage Against the Machine, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, and Cursive have influenced the band as a whole.
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