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Sist were formed in 1997 by friends Martin, Simon, Steve and Chris. Influenced by the music of such bands as Sensefield and Kerbdog they set out to create a unique hardcore sound with strong leanings towards the more pop orientated music they had always enjoyed.
In their 6 years together, they shared the stage with many bands such as:
Biffy Clyro, Sense Field, Last Days of April, Garrison, Jetplane Landing, The Killerest Expression, My Awesome Compilation, Reuben and Himsa amongst others.
They also release a 6 track EP entitled Talking Points, Not Tragedies on DIY label 'Iron Man Records' which gained them some very favourable reviews from national press and fanzines alike.

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Television Led Chinese Whispers Hindsight is a Wonderful Thing Second Best Misguided Thought Process Low Amp

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Some of the reviews Talking Points, Not Tragedies received are listed below:

ROCK SOUND - Like an ugly boil oozing with pus, sist burst into hot post-hardcoring-rocking action which, roughly translated, means: "We've got a set of diminished chords, objective lyrics and a few stop starts and we're not afraid to use them!" Unleashing off kilter axe-work, growling basslines and thrashing drums juxtaposed with swinging and swooning subsections, this Brummie quartet maintain more roughs and smooths than the bar population of the Queen Vic. There's the eruption of opener "Television Led" which hot-foots it faster than a pickpocket in a police station. Drums are treated to a bit of slap and tickle as the telling "Hindsight is a wonderful Thing" spins out in a fury of dizzy guitars and drunken vocal recollections , while "Chinese Whispers" sounds just a little too typical. A confident debut, though for the moment it's a case of points, not prizes.

METAL HAMMER Engaging home-grown alt rock talent. Fans of homegrown alternative rock and post-hardcore have had a lot to grin about in '03. With watershed releases from the likes of Funeral for a Friend, Million Dead and Jetplane Landing, the Brits are finally giving those pesky yanks a run for their money, and while it would be irresponsible to hail Sist as the next big thing, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that this Brummie four peice have the tools to ascend above your average run of the mill rock band. With a raw production ethic and ability to switch between jagged aggression and tender emotion at will, 'Talking Points, Not Tragedies' recalls vintage Van Pelt tangling with Husker Du, and in the shape of standout track 'Second Best' - Sist clearly understand what it takes to pen an infectious and accessible modern rock song. While this mini album is certainly frayed around the edges, it only serves to make Sist more engaging. AUTHOR: Brian Magill

THE COLLECTIVE ZINE Brummies Sist probably feel a little aggrieved at not being born in a different decade and in a different part of the world, because this six-track debut EP would not have sounded strange coming from 1980’s Washington DC. To say that Sist are gritty is an understatement. The EP is rough round the edges to say the least, but instead of sounding unprofessional this only adds to the old school feel. Even though most of the tracks have a hardcore/emo influence, on occasion Sist do favour melody over crunching guitars, like on ‘Second Best’ for example, and when they’re in this groove Sist sound more like early Idlewild, or Jetplane Landing. But when not playing their nice tunes, Sist are fast and furious. Opener ‘Television Led’ sounds as Moss Icon-like as anything I’ve heard, and other tracks like ‘Chinese Whispers’ and ‘Low Amp’ could fit in the same bracket. Sist could do well with this sound; maybe the world needs a little retro-emo to make it forget Saves The Day and The Get Up Kids. File Sist alongside Hoover and Embrace, they deserve it. AUTHOR: Mike Whelan

THE COMMUNION It’s immediately clear that the music Sist are producing is better than 90% of local bands. Taking their cues from the post-hardcore scene whilst always transcending their influences and never actually sounding post-hardcore, Sist sound like a bunch of indie kids who have been listening to music that they know is too heavy for them. This is a good thing. But if you like glass jaw, open hand or something like that, then you will probably find something you like here. The first song has a brilliant aggressive riff to kick things off, a beautiful break down in the middle, and is perfectly structured as to never lose your attention. Frankly its brilliant. Its heavy, melodic, catchy, and i haven’t heard a better song by a local. The melodic nuances, driving power and riffs don’t stop at the first song though. Track 2 has some nice riffs as well, but isn’t in the same league as the first song by any stretch. But its still got another of their amazing trademark bridges/breakdown/build up things. Good stuff. And so it goes on.....a similar feel and sound may prevail through these six songs, but each holds its own ground as a strong song in its own right. Just when you think youve found the weak song of the bunch in comes another riff that you wish you had written. So song three isn’t that memorable until the end.....but the ending is a bit good basically. AUTHOR: Alex Communion