Everything On Red- ‘Songs For Sirens’ (10/12/2011) Lock Jaw Records

     Everything On Red have a wide range of influences from various pop punk and power pop artists and bands that have help constructed an undefinable, individual sound. Perhaps Everything On Red being a little older than other just-starting-out rock bands has given them a massive advantage with regards to what they can actually do. The band claim to have crunching guitars, sweeping snyths and heartfelt melodies, they have a sentimentality-driven, rich and diverse sound, only some of which turn out to be true. 

     Vocal duties are split between all three band members, showcasing how talented they all are, and worthy of touring with bands such as Hadouken! and Twin Atlantic. They have also embarked on a number of headline tours around the UK themselves. Everything On Red’s debut album ‘Rotator’, which was released back in November 2009, allowed them success with their single ‘Heart’s on the Rock-based T.V channel ‘Lava’, as well as various radio stations.

Songs For Sirens: Artwork

     This Biffy Clyro, Saves the Day and Brand New inspired band has an incredibly unique style that can only be loosely linked to other artists and bands. First and second tracks ‘Welcome to the Sundown’ and ‘Pull The Pin and Count to What’ are two very stand-alone tracks. The cheery tones have not been captured so well by a decent band since HelloGoodbye’s successful days. The bright and light harmonies reflect the innocent undertone, and unfortunate harmlessness of Everything On Red’ work.

     ‘We Never Stop’ is a speedy, yet somehow dull track that depicts the band’s ability to be different, but an unfortunate lack of great music, emotion or abundance of likeable talent. ‘Tribute to Tragedy’ promises to be ‘Songs For Sirens’ token heartbreaker, yet disappoints with limp harmonies and unnecessary bleeping synths mixed with half-decent drumming. ‘Wishful Thinking’ is particularly laughable with its high-pitched synth squeaks that do not differ from demos on a Yamaha. Even final track ‘All The Best Adventures’ begins with an immature version of Yellowcard’s wonderful style and does not develop into anything decent.

Everything On Red: Promo Shoot

    On paper, Everything On Red appear to have unbreakable potential but in their desperate attempts to stand out from other bands and their own influences, they have created chirpy, emotionless babble that fails to portray any great talent. 

2/5