Die So Fluid have been around since 2001 and on this, their second album, “Not Everybody Gets A Happy Ending”, the London three piece have produced something of a mixed bag.  Whilst there aren't really any overtly bad songs, and they do create some good music, overall the album is a little bit unmemorable and uninspiring.  The first two songs, “Gang Of One” and “Test Confessional”, are prime examples of this; whilst they are certainly enjoyable enough at the time they tend to go by unnoticed and it is somewhat difficult to recall exactly what they sounded like once they have finished. 

In saying that there are highlights on the album, “Existential Baby” has slow melodic verses with a chorus that gives the album a much needed kick, and with “The Kiss And Then The Kick” singer Grog almost spits out the lyrics giving the song that bit more of an edge and some needed character.  With “The Kiss…” Skunk Anansie springs to mind, and Die So Fluid also seem to touch on their sound again with “Something To Say”, and “Throw You Away”, the latter a ballad that sounds like the slower Stoosh era songs, albeit with a backing orchestra, and is a bit of a gem on the album showing the potential that lies within the band. 

Elsewhere Grog's the vocals cross over into Horropops territory, most noticeably on “Happy Hallowe’en” but  guitarist, Mr. Drew, demonstrates his capabilities with some great riffs throughout and the guitar solo on “Pigsy” in particular, grabs the attention.  “Something To Say” shows the band’s punk leanings well enough, “Swarm Beneath Me” is a slightly odd short instrumental and closing track, “Not Everybody Gets A Happy Ending”, is another slower song that not only shows that there is a Bif Naked feel to the album, but also brings it to a decent close. 

Die So Fluid have managed to accomplish the grunge-esque melody that they state on their website, however, sadly what you end up with is an album consisting of a few great tracks, “Existential Baby”, “The Kiss And Then The Kick” and “Throw You Away”, scattered amongst songs that are possibly just that little bit too average.

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Track Listing

Gang Of One
Test Confessional
Existential Baby
Kiss And Then The Kick
Happy Hallowe'en
Vorvolaka
Pigsy
Something To Say
Throw You Away
Swam Beneath Me
Not Everybody Gets A Happy Ending

Line Up

Grog - Vocals/Bass
Mr. Drew - Guitars
Al Fletcher - Drums