Fallen Intent
I stumbled across Fallen Intent one evening when I was looking for some new music to review. Based on Portland in the US, the chaps were kind enough to agree to a review being posted of their stuff….read on to find out more!
Isolation opens with harmonic picked guitars, all backed up by a bouncing bass line and simple drum beat. The vocals kick in adopting an almost grungy but clean style but telling a story as they progress. All of these elements combine to create a sound akin to some of the more chilled out Pearl Jam tracks, or Alter Bridge at times, it’s a winning recipe which this band can evidently do well. What really stands out in this track is the bass line, it’s right there in the mix from the start and remains prevalent throughout. Remaining harmonic and laid back throughout, this track is one which will bring back memories of days gone by, good times and moments you experienced.
As Rebellion kicks in, the same tone continues from Isolation, again using those picked guitars to open, this time though adding in a distorted riff over the top to add a new level to the track. The drums change this time as well, adding in a double bass pedal, adding a frantic beat to a relatively clean track, something which I’ve never really come across before but works well! Continuing with the catchy approach throughout, this track shows of yet more technical skills from the band in the bass and guitars, both working together to add depth to an already impressive track.
Cocaine Smile again opens harmonic, although sounding darker this time. The vocals take on a more haunting echo in this track, lower in the mix than in previous tracks giving that detached element. This track is probably my favourite from the selection available on the bands FB page. There’s something about the way the guitars move around and progress, they don’t follow a conventional structure somehow, the band have stamped their own influence on to their sound. The chorus sounds almost Spanish-esque at times in the way they’ve done it, it’s a real mix to listen to. Once the solo kicks in, those rolling drums back everything up before once again moving back into those haunting vocals backed by a nice solid bass line. Ending emotionally and heavier than what’s come before, you can sense the feeling behind this track.
Dystopia, opens differently from the others, adopting a distorted/phasery/flangey/wah laden guitar line before braking down to those vocals and the bass again, backed by some picked lead lines. As the track progresses it continues to move between broken down simple sections and more effect laden areas, always giving a new twist to behold at each turn. As the track finishes and Another Chance kicks in, the guitars continue with their sludgy distorted approach, this time adding in a heavier vocal to open the track. Taking on a funky edge to the guitars and bass although adding in some of the most bizarre vocals I’ve ever heard, recommending Capri-Sun as a good drink but reminding us that Juicy Juice is better for us! Aside from the bizarre lyrics, this track is a true grungy catchy anthem, using all of the elements of the band to create a massive sound whilst still keeping to those simple roots built across the tracks so far. The solo on this track as well is something pretty special to listen to!
Finishing with Truth in Cliché, the band ends their selection as they began, picked guitars and harmonic progression throughout the track. The track again features a catchy chorus powered by drive guitars and bass all pushed forward by the hammering drums.
What I really like about Fallen Intent is that they’ve mixed the tracks so every instrument can be heard without being over bearing on the others. The tracks are catchy in their own right and continually add in different sections to keep the listener engaged. It’s a shame these guys are US based as I imagine they put on one hell of a live show – hopefully soon to grace our shores over here!
To find out more about Fallen Intent, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Isolation opens with harmonic picked guitars, all backed up by a bouncing bass line and simple drum beat. The vocals kick in adopting an almost grungy but clean style but telling a story as they progress. All of these elements combine to create a sound akin to some of the more chilled out Pearl Jam tracks, or Alter Bridge at times, it’s a winning recipe which this band can evidently do well. What really stands out in this track is the bass line, it’s right there in the mix from the start and remains prevalent throughout. Remaining harmonic and laid back throughout, this track is one which will bring back memories of days gone by, good times and moments you experienced.
As Rebellion kicks in, the same tone continues from Isolation, again using those picked guitars to open, this time though adding in a distorted riff over the top to add a new level to the track. The drums change this time as well, adding in a double bass pedal, adding a frantic beat to a relatively clean track, something which I’ve never really come across before but works well! Continuing with the catchy approach throughout, this track shows of yet more technical skills from the band in the bass and guitars, both working together to add depth to an already impressive track.
Cocaine Smile again opens harmonic, although sounding darker this time. The vocals take on a more haunting echo in this track, lower in the mix than in previous tracks giving that detached element. This track is probably my favourite from the selection available on the bands FB page. There’s something about the way the guitars move around and progress, they don’t follow a conventional structure somehow, the band have stamped their own influence on to their sound. The chorus sounds almost Spanish-esque at times in the way they’ve done it, it’s a real mix to listen to. Once the solo kicks in, those rolling drums back everything up before once again moving back into those haunting vocals backed by a nice solid bass line. Ending emotionally and heavier than what’s come before, you can sense the feeling behind this track.
Dystopia, opens differently from the others, adopting a distorted/phasery/flangey/wah laden guitar line before braking down to those vocals and the bass again, backed by some picked lead lines. As the track progresses it continues to move between broken down simple sections and more effect laden areas, always giving a new twist to behold at each turn. As the track finishes and Another Chance kicks in, the guitars continue with their sludgy distorted approach, this time adding in a heavier vocal to open the track. Taking on a funky edge to the guitars and bass although adding in some of the most bizarre vocals I’ve ever heard, recommending Capri-Sun as a good drink but reminding us that Juicy Juice is better for us! Aside from the bizarre lyrics, this track is a true grungy catchy anthem, using all of the elements of the band to create a massive sound whilst still keeping to those simple roots built across the tracks so far. The solo on this track as well is something pretty special to listen to!
Finishing with Truth in Cliché, the band ends their selection as they began, picked guitars and harmonic progression throughout the track. The track again features a catchy chorus powered by drive guitars and bass all pushed forward by the hammering drums.
What I really like about Fallen Intent is that they’ve mixed the tracks so every instrument can be heard without being over bearing on the others. The tracks are catchy in their own right and continually add in different sections to keep the listener engaged. It’s a shame these guys are US based as I imagine they put on one hell of a live show – hopefully soon to grace our shores over here!
To find out more about Fallen Intent, check out their Facebook page HERE.