'Obviously 4 Believers- Then I'll Be Leaving You' Audiocribbler single review

Review

Obviously 4 Believers: Then I'll Be Leaving You Type: Single Date Released: 01/08/08 Label: Shifty Disco (download) Your Rating: Unrated Add a comment to your rating

Simon Jay Catling

---

Obviously 4 Believers (a canny play on a Bob Dylan song title there you see readers?) are a four piece with a sound rooted in the 90’s; oddly this isn’t as bad as you would at first think. For whilst it’s a familiar path that the Lancashire based group furrow, they possess enough artistry and passion to ensure that ‘Then I’ll Be Leaving You’ doesn’t merely slip into the realms of Arctic Monkeys wannabes.

With an opening reminiscent of ‘Country Boy’ by The Charlatans this is definitely a band who are unafraid to wear their influences on their sleeve, and in this case why shouldn’t they? Lead singer Sam Hayward possesses a true rock n’ roll screech that cuts nicely between Manchester mainstay Tim Burgess and White Stripes front man Jack White. Adam Hartley’s guitar meanwhile sprawls summery blues riffs throughout this two and a half minute indie stomp.

Granted, it might not be the most original song in the world but it does the job of an immediate, energetic pop number well; the four piece clearly know their way around a catchy hook and show a tightness that at the end of the day is the key in creating this type of music. Indeed if anyone’s in need of a pick up, a quick blast through this pleasing nod to British rock’s linearity should leave rather a broad grin on your face.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

/PURCHASE/
'Then I'll Be Leaving You' can be purchased from the band's Myspace from August 1st.