Dance To The Radio chuck a new single at us this week by Grammatics. I can't remember what their previous singles were like but being as though I can't remember what I ate for lunch that's no big surprise. 'Shadow Committee' is a weird single... It seems reasonably normal before it goes into a weird System of A Down esque chorus albeit a bit more indie. There's some soft of cello thing softening things up and upping the epic ante. It's an epic 7", so much so I don't think it should be on a 7" as it's too OTT. It needs to be a on a new format which hasn't yet been created as none of the available formats are appropriate. Please wing over any suggestions.
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What their label says...
This is the lead single release before the critically acclaimed Grammatics’ debut album drops. The double A-side also features a brand new non album track. • The band toured in January 2008 with The Futureheads, and they also played to a huge crowd on the main stage at the Latitude Festival. In 2009 they are touring with the Radio One playlisted Red Light Company. • The Grammatics played a BBC Radio One session for Huw Stevens at Maida Vale. • Free download single ‘New Franchise’ was released in the summer and gave the band attention from BBC Radio 5 Live (whom they did a session for) and got them a glowing write up in The Sunday Times. To date ‘New Franchise’ has amassed over 2000 downloads. • “You are looking at an album that is so rare, so well created and driven by people so talented, it is nothing short of perfect.” 10/10 –AudioScribbler, “An early contender for Rock Sound’s Album’s Of 2009.” 8/10 – Rock Sound, “The blend of Owen Brinley’s choirboy vocals and a raft of prog-tinged riffs is a source of promise, magic and drama.” 4/5 – Uncut, “Done with such poise and craft you’re left breathless.” 4/5 – The Fly”.
Other items by Grammatics
D.I.L.E.M.M.A Grammatics 10" (vinyl), £4.79 Sorry - sold out.