Lucy T- ‘Murphy’s Law’ EP (April/May 2012– Self Released)

        Lucy T is a five piece alternative band based in Hampshire, England who formed in early 2011. They’ve already shared the stage with Don Broco, Adelaide and Jody Has Hitlist. The band combines a blend of British style Hardcore, Pop Punk and chunky riffs and have received mentions in Rocksound magazine. ‘Murphy’s Law’ is set for release within April or May this year and the EP’s artwork is currently being designed.

Lucy T

     Although ‘For The Wreck(ord)’ mirrors Lostprophets’ tearjerker ‘Rooftops’, down to a tee, the instrumentation is undoubtedly full of potential and Thom Palser’s vocals merge with it incredibly. However, by the third chorus, the overly repetitive nature of the chorus makes it less striking each time despite Palser’s bright vocals. The input of screamo vocals at the very end of the track appear to have been thrown in to simply reflect Lucy T’s Hardcore influences, rather than any musical purpose. ‘They Fall Winglessly’, with guest vocals from Russ Merry, is everything a typical, more gentle Pop Punk song is made up of; a smoother beginning building up into a chorus with angst and heartbreak filled long notes wonderfully executed. In a similar format to early Paramore or Kids in Glass Houses, Lucy T manage to blend backing, screamo and lead vocals very well, as well as instrumentation throughout the track, until the great, very well produced faded ending.

     Despite the fact that each track begins in a generic Pop Punk format, Lucy T’s individuality shines through as they progress; ‘Exhertion’ boasts thunderous drumming, speedy guitaring and wide set, emotion filled lyrics; ‘the smile don’t come easy.’ With classic Metal riffs, gang vocals and vocal dynamics, this track is everything the band wish to illustrate, especially with their lyrics being so general, and therefore appealing to as many people as possible. Title track ‘Murphy’s Law’ begins similarly to the other tracks of the EP, which reflect how difficult it can be for band’s to discover and develop their own sound and reflect it in their work without coming across as repetitive or dull. Yet this track is quite limp due to its glacial pace and despite the Metal breakdown.

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    With various influences and styles inputted into ‘Murphy’s Law’, Lucy T have managed to compose something very well produced, as individual as possible, with emotive lyrics and great potential.

3/5