The Naysayers – It Goes Like This (17/10/2012)
The Naysayer’s garage, 60s rock n roll sound that they have built a growing fan base on, has been perfectly translated into their debut EP It Goes Like This. The rough edge of their live performances has carried across into the studio recordings with their rather blasé approach to production maintaining their garage band sound.
The tracks have found an interesting balance of softer 60s rock n roll and the dirty edge of garage bands. This mix within the musical arrangement has created an EP full of rock riff, pop hooks and a heavy rhythm section.
As the lead single and opening track on the record, Impress Or Scare draws the listener right back into the 60s, with the rest of the EP maintaining this musical style. Gordon Holland and Nathaniel Parbery’s vocals are also fitting with the opening lyrics sounding like they were taken directly out of a Beach Boys song.
The opening guitar of the It’s About Time sets an upbeat tempo that is followed through in the drum fill and vocals. While the lyrics are pleading for the attention of a girl who has hurt and left the singer, the musical arrangement creates an almost fun sounding song that is perfect for dancing along to.
Paisley Angel, the third and final track, is the quietest of the three with acoustic guitar strums leading the instruments. The step down in the instrumental emphasis allows the vocals and the impassioned lyrics to shine through, creating a rather charming end to the EP.
While with only three tracks, it might be hard to say where the band is headed in the future, but the EP is certainly captivating listening and a clear representation of the band’s style. And if this is where they start off, it will be interesting to hear more from them.
Bethany Williams
The tracks have found an interesting balance of softer 60s rock n roll and the dirty edge of garage bands. This mix within the musical arrangement has created an EP full of rock riff, pop hooks and a heavy rhythm section.
As the lead single and opening track on the record, Impress Or Scare draws the listener right back into the 60s, with the rest of the EP maintaining this musical style. Gordon Holland and Nathaniel Parbery’s vocals are also fitting with the opening lyrics sounding like they were taken directly out of a Beach Boys song.
The opening guitar of the It’s About Time sets an upbeat tempo that is followed through in the drum fill and vocals. While the lyrics are pleading for the attention of a girl who has hurt and left the singer, the musical arrangement creates an almost fun sounding song that is perfect for dancing along to.
Paisley Angel, the third and final track, is the quietest of the three with acoustic guitar strums leading the instruments. The step down in the instrumental emphasis allows the vocals and the impassioned lyrics to shine through, creating a rather charming end to the EP.
While with only three tracks, it might be hard to say where the band is headed in the future, but the EP is certainly captivating listening and a clear representation of the band’s style. And if this is where they start off, it will be interesting to hear more from them.
Bethany Williams