As heard on BBC Suffolk, Turning Days’ debut EP ‘Made For This’ reflects the development the band have collectively managed after being together just over a year. Turning Days have played gigs in Suffolk (where they are from), as well as Essex and London, and the EP was recorded last summer.
‘Sun, Sea, Sex and Paradise’ is full of chirpy rhymes and rhythms, but the odd song title reflects the immature lyrical content. However, the instrumentation works well with the not so effective vocal attempts. Turning Days have a similar style and sound to the likes of Biffy Clyro and Twin Atlantic, but have not yet revealed much potential for being as popular. Although, the concluding guitar solo of this track is similar to that of The Darkness, reflecting the band’s range of inspirations and ideas regarding the way they wish to come across, and therefore, be perceived.
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It is clear that Turning Days have yet to pin-point their style of genre, as ‘Made For This’ is full of indie and festival overtones, with a repetitive, somewhat limp, Arctic Monkeys vibe. Yet once again, the intense instrumentation, particularly the guitaring and use of gang vocals to wrap up the song really shine through. This Arctic Monkeys quality evident in ‘Devil’s Jester’, although the track is also composed of a Vampire Weekend elegance though its optimistic beat. Unfortunately, the vocalist has yet to master the apparent effortless sound that many indie vocalists utilises extensively, making his voice come across as wilted and ineffective at times.
Turning Days have done a wonderful job considering this is their debut recording, and how little time they have been together. But several aspects, especially the vocals must become musically enriched if the band are to progress in the industry.
2/5
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