Nasty Reputation
Any band who say they are all about having a good time and bringing the fun back to rock are ok in my eyes, especially when they describe their genre as rock n’ fucking roll – which is exactly what we got when we were contacted by Nasty Reputation. This Mexican band are taking the vibe and blues of 80’s hard rock, the groove of southern rock and the punch of metal to create a unique sound, which is already sounding like something I’m going to enjoy! They put us on to their EP so we thought hell yeah, let’s play this one loud!
Kicking things into being with Sweet Christine we’re immediately thrust into a world of downright dirty rock n roll, a place where hammering guitars are fed by pounding drums and pulsating bass lines, it’s a mix which is sure to hook you in and get you wanting more. Funky bass lines mix with hammering guitar lines to form a sound which is firmly rooted in rock and roll, yet has an updated and fresh feel running through it, almost like rock n roll for the modern generation. Nasty Reputation continues this theme further, this time launching us straight into a pounding melee of hammering guitars, thundering drums and a real sense of movement. Immediately this is the sort of mix which is sure to get you moving along, singing, and wanting more. Intricate guitar lines mix with the solid backing riff to form a sound which is accessible, easy to listen to, and the sort of thing you know is going to give you a damned good time on the live scene. Once again managing to combine the old rock vibe with a fresh and new approach, this track is one of my personal favourites off of the EP, and one to make sure you check out.
As the name suggests, Speeding Ticket picks up the pace a little, opening with rolling drums before ushering in those riffing guitars once again. Powerful guitars work with a roving bass to create more of that movement, the feel that you want to dance along and join in, it’s the recipe which is perfectly suited to the live scene, and something which is going to hook more and more people in. The track is overshadowed though by Sugar Caine which follows on, offering us a track straight out of the hair metal rule book. This track may be cheesy in some respects and hark back to the 80’s in other ways, but hell, it works. This is another track designed for the live scene, the sort of thing which will get beers flowing, people joining in and you remembering why it was you started listening to rock and metal in the first place. Throwing in a catchy chorus just to make sure you’re firmly on board and listening, this track marks a serious high point on the EP, and a track which demonstrates the outlook of these guys with aplomb.
Tinseltown Rocka Rolla tones down this catchy and 80’s style approach to things and instead, launches us into a melee of southern rock riffs, hammering rock n roll vocal lines and more of that sense of downright dirty rock and roll. Once again forging ahead with a track packed with catchy hooks, screechy vocals and hammering guitar lines, we’re left helpless to resist as the band continue their rampage towards the end of the EP. Closing with Bonus Track Demon Alcohol the bands metal roots are revealed, opening with an intro packed with pinch harmonics, rolling drums and the almighty power of distortion – it’s a great start for sure. Finishing with a track that packs one hell of a punch, the final moments here seem to suggest that the band are taking a heavier turn, moving more towards their metal feelings and producing tracks which do the band justice – in short – it’s a quality finish to things!
Nasty Reputation caught me off guard here as I wasn’t expecting to hear what I heard, it’s kind of a mix of old school rock and metal with an updated and fresh feel. Throughout the EP we’re shown the music that the band love, and shown their understanding of what it is they want to produce, something which sets this EP apart from a lot of others. I’ll look forward to hearing more from these guys as I can’t help but feel it’s going to be damned good!
To find out more about Nasty Reputation, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
Kicking things into being with Sweet Christine we’re immediately thrust into a world of downright dirty rock n roll, a place where hammering guitars are fed by pounding drums and pulsating bass lines, it’s a mix which is sure to hook you in and get you wanting more. Funky bass lines mix with hammering guitar lines to form a sound which is firmly rooted in rock and roll, yet has an updated and fresh feel running through it, almost like rock n roll for the modern generation. Nasty Reputation continues this theme further, this time launching us straight into a pounding melee of hammering guitars, thundering drums and a real sense of movement. Immediately this is the sort of mix which is sure to get you moving along, singing, and wanting more. Intricate guitar lines mix with the solid backing riff to form a sound which is accessible, easy to listen to, and the sort of thing you know is going to give you a damned good time on the live scene. Once again managing to combine the old rock vibe with a fresh and new approach, this track is one of my personal favourites off of the EP, and one to make sure you check out.
As the name suggests, Speeding Ticket picks up the pace a little, opening with rolling drums before ushering in those riffing guitars once again. Powerful guitars work with a roving bass to create more of that movement, the feel that you want to dance along and join in, it’s the recipe which is perfectly suited to the live scene, and something which is going to hook more and more people in. The track is overshadowed though by Sugar Caine which follows on, offering us a track straight out of the hair metal rule book. This track may be cheesy in some respects and hark back to the 80’s in other ways, but hell, it works. This is another track designed for the live scene, the sort of thing which will get beers flowing, people joining in and you remembering why it was you started listening to rock and metal in the first place. Throwing in a catchy chorus just to make sure you’re firmly on board and listening, this track marks a serious high point on the EP, and a track which demonstrates the outlook of these guys with aplomb.
Tinseltown Rocka Rolla tones down this catchy and 80’s style approach to things and instead, launches us into a melee of southern rock riffs, hammering rock n roll vocal lines and more of that sense of downright dirty rock and roll. Once again forging ahead with a track packed with catchy hooks, screechy vocals and hammering guitar lines, we’re left helpless to resist as the band continue their rampage towards the end of the EP. Closing with Bonus Track Demon Alcohol the bands metal roots are revealed, opening with an intro packed with pinch harmonics, rolling drums and the almighty power of distortion – it’s a great start for sure. Finishing with a track that packs one hell of a punch, the final moments here seem to suggest that the band are taking a heavier turn, moving more towards their metal feelings and producing tracks which do the band justice – in short – it’s a quality finish to things!
Nasty Reputation caught me off guard here as I wasn’t expecting to hear what I heard, it’s kind of a mix of old school rock and metal with an updated and fresh feel. Throughout the EP we’re shown the music that the band love, and shown their understanding of what it is they want to produce, something which sets this EP apart from a lot of others. I’ll look forward to hearing more from these guys as I can’t help but feel it’s going to be damned good!
To find out more about Nasty Reputation, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
