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Leeds Music Scene May 09 - Live Review After the recent release of Volcanoes' EP 'Shaking That Brass' with four new songs from the Leeds/Sheffield four piece, their live performance was anticipated with some curiosity. It is always interesting to see if the band can deliver a live performance that is akin to the quality of a produced CD. In the case of Volcanoes, I am pleased to say that they could play live; and well too.
Leeds Music Scene May 09 - Shaking That Brass EP This Sheffield four piece came crashing out of my stereo and their brand of rock made me smile. Far from allowing their audience to settle into the usual indie snooze where the bands are so determined to sound 'alternative,' Volcanoes actually do offer something to stay awake for.
Sandman Magazine FEB 09
I think I may have found my new favourite band in the name of Volcanoes and their brilliant EP" -Shaking That Brass-
Sandman Magazine December 2008
Volcanoes
Destined for crater things....
Glasswerk Leeds
"Volcanoes seem determined to chisel out songs in their own style, a style which rarely lets the audience settle into an apathetic indie slumber."
Lincoln Bands
"The songs have a little bit of that sparkle that keeps you guessing, just when you think you've got them sussed they mix it up, not just from song to song but within a song without it sounding like they've lost the plot."
Sheffield Music Hub Live Review
"It can be quite easy for new bands to rely on one particularly strong song, but Volcanoes quite obviously don't need to. In Samson Bedford they have a dynamic and intense lead singer whose animated stage presence doesn't come across as arrogant or forced, but instead gives them a genuinely likeable persona."
Sheffield Music Hub “Friend of Mine Demo”
"great music in the finest Indie Brit-guitar tradition, deserves to be all over MTV2/Flux"
Sheffield Music Hub “Red Door EP”
"its obvious Volcanoes know how to craft a tune"
Leeds Music Scene
"The four piece have a stripped back indie blues sound...which has a pretty strong personality of its own"
Caught in the Crossfire
"Volcanoes are a less than conventional Indie band, attracting a diverse audience"
Printed Comments
Leeds Music Scene
Review of Fruits of the Fuzz EP Oct 2008The first track 'Long Live My Enemies' is very catchy. The song is built on a smooth, clean guitar riff with a motoring rhythm. The chorus lifts the song to the next level and the whole experience is very enjoyable. The second track, 'Gunter the Shooter' is again really good listen and together they make a really good E.P
NME June 08
"Face-slapping Glamfreakbeat"
.......We haven't got a fooking clue what this means but we like it.
Sandman Magazine April 08 / live review
"Headliners Volcanoes overflow with energy and enthusiasm. Their passion for performance and their belief in their music are total. Funky bass lines and upbeat rifts provide a great bedrock onto which a beefy rhythm section builds infectious feeder size choruses, while Samson Bedfords vocals at times recall both Maximo Park's Paul Smith and Kings of Leons Caleb Followill. Volcanoes catchy fast-paced guitar pop will continue to court fans and their live shows will always be worth catching."
Kind words by K.Fildes
No-TiTLE Magazine Leeds May 08 - Random Demo
"Volcanoes smash straight out of the speakers with 'Gunther the Shooter', a very upbeat and punchy number with great sounding, cutting guitars and vocals. It's a short and snappy indie-pop tune and at two and a half minutes that's just perfect. Straight into the next song 'King of the Hill' another upbeat indie opus to tap your converse to accordingly. The breakdown near the end is nice and it breaks up the rhythm before you get shot back into the end. Track three, 'Snake Pass' is a slower song, it feels distant somehow, maybe it's the sound of the guitars. I also feel like there's a nod here in the direction of The Verve at they're hypnotic best. Last song 'Room with the Red Door' is especially good vocally, I'm hearing echoes of Pete Doherty in it's delivery, it's a rocking little number and a fitting close to a cracking CD. I've never seen them live before but I'd like to as I feel there'll be a tad more fire in the songs. That said, wonderful stuff."
Kind words by Al Leeming
Sandman Magazine
"We all know that there's so much more to a band than just the songs, and like a big juicy Christmas Turkey, they've got all the trimmings."
"They look like a band, they've got a certain swagger about them and -best of all- their bass player is called Boa International."
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