Poor Michael
Poor Michael were good enough to get in touch about their music so I could have a listen to what they’ve got on offer. Never one to turn down a band in need, I thought I’d have a listen to see what they could offer!
Shame opens in a psychedelic fashion, using the guitars and drums to create an almost euphoric sound building up to the vocals kicking in and the song taking structure. There’s very little in the mix here but that seems to work to create a haunting sound which echoes around in your ear drums as you listen to it. This track is catchy whilst remaining chilled out throughout, the laid back approach of the band to the music is refreshing as the sound in turn relaxes anyone who listens to it, it’s difficult to explain but it works! As the track fades into Sheeza everything seems to change though, the bass takes the lead and everything becomes a little more frantic, vocals spitting out across the frantically strummed guitars, the combination creating a sound of panic which seems to add depth to the bands sound. The track works as a whole but catches the listener off guard following on from Shame, the contrast is something which really stands out at first.
Third track Tumbleweed returns to the initial sound of the band, relying on the sound of the guitar to lead the track but backing it up with a simple yet effective drum beat. Catchy again, this track tells a story as it progresses onwards, keeping the listener engaged throughout the different sections of the track, it’s interesting to hear how the band have pieced the track together and created the different parts, all of which combine to form the whole. Ending more frantic than it begins, this track is a mish mash of contrasts, yet again though it seems to work as a whole.
Awkward Orchid opens with a bass and a guitar again, keeping things simple but building up to the proper opening of the track. Once again reverting back to the more frantic approach to the track, this track harks back to early punk tracks whilst incorporating elements of modern Indie music to keep it fresh and new – the combination of the two works to create a new sound which is unexpected yet welcome!
Final track Tick Tock slows everything down again, pulling all the elements back to simple yet effective levels. Opening with picked guitars and a slowly strummed bass, the track has a far more emotional level to it, seeming to offer explanations to the listener as to why they’ve gone for the sound they have. This is my personal favourite track of the selection as it holds a lot more depth than the others somehow, I don’t know what it is but this track works more for me.
Poor Michael are another example of a band who I wouldn’t listen to if I saw their music on paper, but hearing it is refreshing and welcoming after hearing so much metal. The laid back approach creates a sound which is catchy and accessible to anyone, one to check out if you’re feeling nicely chilled out!
To find out more about Poor Michael, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Shame opens in a psychedelic fashion, using the guitars and drums to create an almost euphoric sound building up to the vocals kicking in and the song taking structure. There’s very little in the mix here but that seems to work to create a haunting sound which echoes around in your ear drums as you listen to it. This track is catchy whilst remaining chilled out throughout, the laid back approach of the band to the music is refreshing as the sound in turn relaxes anyone who listens to it, it’s difficult to explain but it works! As the track fades into Sheeza everything seems to change though, the bass takes the lead and everything becomes a little more frantic, vocals spitting out across the frantically strummed guitars, the combination creating a sound of panic which seems to add depth to the bands sound. The track works as a whole but catches the listener off guard following on from Shame, the contrast is something which really stands out at first.
Third track Tumbleweed returns to the initial sound of the band, relying on the sound of the guitar to lead the track but backing it up with a simple yet effective drum beat. Catchy again, this track tells a story as it progresses onwards, keeping the listener engaged throughout the different sections of the track, it’s interesting to hear how the band have pieced the track together and created the different parts, all of which combine to form the whole. Ending more frantic than it begins, this track is a mish mash of contrasts, yet again though it seems to work as a whole.
Awkward Orchid opens with a bass and a guitar again, keeping things simple but building up to the proper opening of the track. Once again reverting back to the more frantic approach to the track, this track harks back to early punk tracks whilst incorporating elements of modern Indie music to keep it fresh and new – the combination of the two works to create a new sound which is unexpected yet welcome!
Final track Tick Tock slows everything down again, pulling all the elements back to simple yet effective levels. Opening with picked guitars and a slowly strummed bass, the track has a far more emotional level to it, seeming to offer explanations to the listener as to why they’ve gone for the sound they have. This is my personal favourite track of the selection as it holds a lot more depth than the others somehow, I don’t know what it is but this track works more for me.
Poor Michael are another example of a band who I wouldn’t listen to if I saw their music on paper, but hearing it is refreshing and welcoming after hearing so much metal. The laid back approach creates a sound which is catchy and accessible to anyone, one to check out if you’re feeling nicely chilled out!
To find out more about Poor Michael, check out their Facebook page HERE.
