59 Violets - Prime Numbers By Daniel Laney

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It's always tricky to write about a group you know nothing about. You can't call upon your knowledge of the bands touring antics, nor can you compare previous stand out material to the CD you're reviewing, in short its just your appreciation of music that can determine the finished written piece. Although I knew nothing about 59 Violets until hearing The Sesh CD I do know it's probably safe to say they're the best thing to come out of Barton on Humber in the last... well, probably ever!

This album is filled to the brim with great rock 'n' roll tracks all of them contributing fully to the particularly unique sound the album has to offer. The opening track sets the pace of what is to follow. Throughout the album a crunchy guitar sound welcomes you to the world of 59Violets and introduces its friend the bass to show you where you can hang your jacket. Catchy hooks from the offset allows for many days of humming and tapping.

Track two Dirty Water, has a riff that sounds like it has been pulled from the depths of a muddy river, which aptly fits the title. Again the fat rock 'n' roll guitars ensure all can have a good time, sounding like early 90's Oasis, its very easy to get your rocks off to 59 Violets nihilistic sound. This 'lil' Piggy takes a slower approach than the usual fast pace, but by doing this we can appreciate what vocals the group has to offer.

A cross between Bono and Ian Brown, lyrics are bent, sneered and wrapped around the guitar licks to create a sleazy rock 'n' roll ambience. A beauty of a build up allows the whole group to show what they have to contribute to the CD.

A sound that reminds me of The Music the vocals again still have a hint of Bono and an early 90's Manchurian band. Silver Sea proves to us as the listener that Prime Numbers was recorded in the summer. You can imagine the group sitting outside Fairview Studios in between takes swigging a beer, smoking cigarettes and being still positively enthusiastic about the record. All though not as hardcore as previous tracks an anthem is born.

Thugg is personally my favourite track from Prime Numbers. A kick to the face is given by the bass as you fight back wanting more it becomes apparent that this song is a winner. The jerky guitar chords remind me of Hong Kong Fooey, each time they hit a smile spreads from ear to ear. If you're like me and make driving compilations to ensure a fulfilling automobile experience, why not try and place Thugg as the opening track to your CD or tape.

Fields is a complete contrast to the previous track, however calling back on its 90's Manchester band sound and the whinge of Bono allows comfort when listening. A sound has obviously been achieved by 59 Violets consisting of ballsy rock 'n' roll and psychedelic Stone Roses swagger. What you need me to do? is going to have a place in your head for a few days after listening to this beautiful passionate feel good track, all of this with a melody that floats like a leaf on a breeze.

Steal From Me is a combination of the previous styles mentioned. This time a Charlatans and Bluetones influence is more apparent. A trip back to the baggy era is created by the riff laden guitar track with beats that resemble Mani's contribution from Fools Gold. If you love your indie rock 'n' roll then you'll adore Steal From Me. A no nonsense gem. Yet again a fat bass line decides the songs atmosphere on the track Time Part Two, by now its easy to appreciate just how much thought has gone into this album to create an ultimate audio experience.

The song is a funky track to bob up and down to and creates the feeling that you are the bomb when listening to this track. Apart from the fat bass that opens the track no instrument stands out to dominate, it's just a wall of sound that hits you as dominant force. When the drums pick up speed towards the end you realise that you have been listening to something you don't want to stop.

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