The Finest Hour
Chris from Prescription PR recently dropped us a line about The Finest Hour and their upcoming album, These Are The Good Old Days, to see what we thought of things. Having already been described by BBC Raw Talent as ‘absolutely brilliant’, the band combine indie, ska, rock and punk to produce something which is full of melodies and driving riffs – which sounds pretty damned cool to me! I figured the best way to see what was going on was to hit play and check out the album for myself!
As Never Heard Of Dylan gets things going, there’s an immediate smash of guitar and drum work to get things in motion, immediately adopting a sound which is full of power but also melody, the sort of thing which is going to work on a festival stage to get people dancing, moving, and loving every second of what they’re hearing. Powerful guitar work combines with the soaring vocal line to keep the sense of melody running through things, forming into a track which is full of catchy hooks, powerful drum lines and rumbling bass rhythms – the whole mix forming into something which is impossible to resist. Janey continues this theme once again, this time launching us into another upbeat track which harks more towards the punk side of things. Powerful, fast and raw at times, the whole mix is something which you can’t help but want to get out to enjoy, the sort of thing which you know is going to work well on the live scene. Standing out as a high point on the record, this track is a definite to check out, the sort of thing I can see becoming a single release for sure.
Calverly Road seems to once again mark a change in the style of the band, this time launching us into a deep mix of indie style guitar work, emotionally charged vocals and a real sense of folk style rock. Once again full of catchy hooks and melodies which will get you moving, this is another seriously accomplished track, and one to make sure you get hold of as soon as the album is available. Reasons To Complain marks yet another shift in things, this time opening with an acoustic approach which seems almost soothing after the upbeat moments before it, but soon leads us into another melodic mix of hammering elements, pounding drum lines and a combination of hard and soft guitar work. The combination of hard and soft throughout this track mark is a hell of an achievement, showing the band can seamlessly combine different approaches to result in their own unique sound, the sound which is going to get people listening to them and wanting to hear more.
Pocket Change, Crooked Little Line, Control and Keep Your Chin Up Kid all continue the approach of the album, each one showing off the bands unique ability to combine their influences into tracks which connect with you when you hear them, the sorts of things that will get you singing along, dancing, and wanting more and more from them. More comes in the form of Turn My Face Away, my personal favourite track from the album and one which seems to define the sound of the band. More upbeat and based on 90’s style indie rock, this is another track which is begging to be played on the live scene, the sort of thing which will solidify the reputation of The Finest Hour as a must see act. Catchy throughout, there’s something about this track on the album which sets it apart from the others, the sort of thing which is once again good single fodder, but also a track which will convert anyone who had any doubts at this stage of things.
Feel The Same and See For Miles both once again continue the approach of the band, showing their hard and soft approaches with aplomb and moving us ever closer to the end of this stunning offering. The end comes in the form of Indigo Night, a more complex track at times which leaves you wanting more, almost showing that the band are by no means done and that this is just the beginning for them. Upbeat and full of hooks from start to finish, there’s something about this track which once again stands out as a track which is going to be a success, it’s just got that mainstream mass appeal yet also a raw and powerful edge – something which make these guys appeal to a wide range of fans. Closing on a high for sure – all that’s left is for them to bring out another album of this standard as soon as possible!
I really like the sound that The Finest Hour have gone for as it’s off heavy, it’s melodic, and it’s something which is clearly from the hearts of the guys in the band. This isn’t music which has been written to appeal to a mass audience, but it’s music which is going to have mass appeal purely for the honesty and feeling which runs through it. If you’re looking for something new to add to your music collection, then when this comes out on October 1st my advice would be to get on and get a copy!
To find out more about The Finest Hour, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls
As Never Heard Of Dylan gets things going, there’s an immediate smash of guitar and drum work to get things in motion, immediately adopting a sound which is full of power but also melody, the sort of thing which is going to work on a festival stage to get people dancing, moving, and loving every second of what they’re hearing. Powerful guitar work combines with the soaring vocal line to keep the sense of melody running through things, forming into a track which is full of catchy hooks, powerful drum lines and rumbling bass rhythms – the whole mix forming into something which is impossible to resist. Janey continues this theme once again, this time launching us into another upbeat track which harks more towards the punk side of things. Powerful, fast and raw at times, the whole mix is something which you can’t help but want to get out to enjoy, the sort of thing which you know is going to work well on the live scene. Standing out as a high point on the record, this track is a definite to check out, the sort of thing I can see becoming a single release for sure.
Calverly Road seems to once again mark a change in the style of the band, this time launching us into a deep mix of indie style guitar work, emotionally charged vocals and a real sense of folk style rock. Once again full of catchy hooks and melodies which will get you moving, this is another seriously accomplished track, and one to make sure you get hold of as soon as the album is available. Reasons To Complain marks yet another shift in things, this time opening with an acoustic approach which seems almost soothing after the upbeat moments before it, but soon leads us into another melodic mix of hammering elements, pounding drum lines and a combination of hard and soft guitar work. The combination of hard and soft throughout this track mark is a hell of an achievement, showing the band can seamlessly combine different approaches to result in their own unique sound, the sound which is going to get people listening to them and wanting to hear more.
Pocket Change, Crooked Little Line, Control and Keep Your Chin Up Kid all continue the approach of the album, each one showing off the bands unique ability to combine their influences into tracks which connect with you when you hear them, the sorts of things that will get you singing along, dancing, and wanting more and more from them. More comes in the form of Turn My Face Away, my personal favourite track from the album and one which seems to define the sound of the band. More upbeat and based on 90’s style indie rock, this is another track which is begging to be played on the live scene, the sort of thing which will solidify the reputation of The Finest Hour as a must see act. Catchy throughout, there’s something about this track on the album which sets it apart from the others, the sort of thing which is once again good single fodder, but also a track which will convert anyone who had any doubts at this stage of things.
Feel The Same and See For Miles both once again continue the approach of the band, showing their hard and soft approaches with aplomb and moving us ever closer to the end of this stunning offering. The end comes in the form of Indigo Night, a more complex track at times which leaves you wanting more, almost showing that the band are by no means done and that this is just the beginning for them. Upbeat and full of hooks from start to finish, there’s something about this track which once again stands out as a track which is going to be a success, it’s just got that mainstream mass appeal yet also a raw and powerful edge – something which make these guys appeal to a wide range of fans. Closing on a high for sure – all that’s left is for them to bring out another album of this standard as soon as possible!
I really like the sound that The Finest Hour have gone for as it’s off heavy, it’s melodic, and it’s something which is clearly from the hearts of the guys in the band. This isn’t music which has been written to appeal to a mass audience, but it’s music which is going to have mass appeal purely for the honesty and feeling which runs through it. If you’re looking for something new to add to your music collection, then when this comes out on October 1st my advice would be to get on and get a copy!
To find out more about The Finest Hour, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Words: Dave Nicholls