Able Archer
This new EP titled Bullets comes from five piece rock piece Able Archer, they have made their mark in Ireland with their mesmerising melodies that could be making their way to radio worldwide.
At first listen to their sounds I am instantly reminded of modern classic rock bands such as Muse, Soundgarden and Depeche Mode. Their music is most certainly unique with progressive type guitar riffs and soothing vocals that I can imagine would sound great live from small venues to massive arenas.
Going through the album track by track, Superhuman was the perfect way to start off the EP. It's catchy, infectious melody kept my ears happy and interested by what was yet to come on this brilliant EP. Title track Bullets provided us with another insight to the bands sound, it had similar elements to Soundgarden's grungy rock sound and some of Depeche Mode's retro guitar riffs and vocal style. This provides us the perfect combination of a rock band that I am sure will be an iconic part of music history. Patches is very upbeat and bouncy, this will be the song gig goers will bounce up and down to; very much like the Biffy Clyro song Bubbles when it is performed live. The Great Henry Watt is the final track on the EP that in way provides us with a cliff hanger effect; when the track finished it left me wanting more. I have provided a link to the video below.
So I can conclude that this EP will take them far up the music ladder and all I can say is, I hope they visit Southampton soon.
Words by Charlotte Whittingham
For fans of Soundgarden and Depeche Mode
Find Able Archer on Facebook, Twitter and their official website
At first listen to their sounds I am instantly reminded of modern classic rock bands such as Muse, Soundgarden and Depeche Mode. Their music is most certainly unique with progressive type guitar riffs and soothing vocals that I can imagine would sound great live from small venues to massive arenas.
Going through the album track by track, Superhuman was the perfect way to start off the EP. It's catchy, infectious melody kept my ears happy and interested by what was yet to come on this brilliant EP. Title track Bullets provided us with another insight to the bands sound, it had similar elements to Soundgarden's grungy rock sound and some of Depeche Mode's retro guitar riffs and vocal style. This provides us the perfect combination of a rock band that I am sure will be an iconic part of music history. Patches is very upbeat and bouncy, this will be the song gig goers will bounce up and down to; very much like the Biffy Clyro song Bubbles when it is performed live. The Great Henry Watt is the final track on the EP that in way provides us with a cliff hanger effect; when the track finished it left me wanting more. I have provided a link to the video below.
So I can conclude that this EP will take them far up the music ladder and all I can say is, I hope they visit Southampton soon.
Words by Charlotte Whittingham
For fans of Soundgarden and Depeche Mode
Find Able Archer on Facebook, Twitter and their official website