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Transistors - Dirty Diver Single Review

14 Feb 2013 // A review by Chris Chick
This song brought about an array of mixed feelings with regards to its total output. The best way to describe this journey is in the shape of a roller coaster that begins with a lengthy climb only for the initial drop and adrenaline rush to be cut short so prematurely. With that said I am going to start off by stating the positives about this song.

The whole garage sound is very appealing to me as a listener and the start of the song gives me that opportunity to become interested in what’s next. It's obvious to me that these young men are very passionate about their music and love what they are doing and this should be their catalyst to strive for bigger and better things. Although this review is leaning more towards the negative side they should by no means be disheartened by it, I would hope that this would inspire them to create more music with gusto.

Unfortunately the song as a whole is average at best, what really hurt it for me was the singers voice. It sounds very flat and did not compliment the sound. Music as we all know should fire up the sense’s, arouse your current mood and give you moments of reflection, this song did none of those and I found myself struggling to get through the whole song. There were moments I would warm up to certain parts of the song as I heard sounds reminiscent of The Strokes but then the song would just abruptly go back to that off putting flat sound.

I really wanted to like this song, but my heart just was not into it. I really do hope this does not put off the young lads, like I said earlier, they are obviously very passionate (having watched the video).

I would have to grade this song and completely contradict myself and say it’s a buy, and why you may ask. Well the NZ music industry should be fully supported and I intend to do that here.

IT’S A BUY
 

Releases

Cuppa Jarra Brossa
Year: 2015
Type: EP
Is This Anything?
Year: 2013
Type: Album
Flux Pentaphile
Year: 2010
Type: EP
Shortwave
Year: 2009
Type: Album

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