“Sign of the Times/ Anarchy” is the first promotional release form new Birmingham band Sick City Kids, band formed by the song writing partnership of Alex Marshall and Lucas Coe and bolstered by the addition of Adam Barr and Tony Rhodes.  Recorded at Magic Garden Studios with Gavin Monaghan (The Editors/The Twang) the result it has a very professional sharp sound with plenty of wallop when played at high volumes.The bands sound is a full on indie onslaught that is brimming with energy and enthusiasm and the one word that could be used to sum up said sound is boisterous.

“Sign Of The Times” has a very funked up verse thanks to some furious popping and slapping from the bass which gives everything a very fresh flavour and the chorus is big and infectious . “Anarchy” again sees the tempo and energy levels set to high once more but this time delivered with slightly more attitude and muscle. Vocally things do seem to get lost a little bit due to the power of what is going on around and  the chorus would have had more impact if it had sounded a bit fuller. Maybe the problem is that the chorus on “Sign Of the Times” is so strong that it set a benchmark that “Anarchy” couldn't quite reach. Overall however Sick City Club have produced a very confident release leaving this reviewer in no doubt that the band have the ability to progress to the next level with ease.

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Al Hey