Table 57
>> Not Alone Ep
It’s a mixed bag of nuts on offer from Table 57. From the spiked guitar angles of ‘Not Alone’ through the Offspring 90s punk sound of ‘Hidden Agenda’ and on to the Be Here Now-alike ‘Think Twice’ it appears that Table 57 are out to please as many people as possible. As a single disc it sounds like three different bands.
This, at least, points to many influences and a willingness to experiment – good qualities. But what this ep lacks is a comprehensive unity: a direction for the band to follow. With a solid identity this band could build on the audience they already have and make bigger splashes than they already have. At present there are still too many reminders of the covers band they used to be.
‘Not Alone’ seems to be their truest song and the one they should be rightfully backing. These boys need to get over being fans of other bands and concentrate on what could make people fans of their band.
Playing October 28th at ABC2 and December 23rd at The Cavern (Liverpool).
>> Russell Moore
www.table57.co.uk
www.myspace.com/table57
It’s a mixed bag of nuts on offer from Table 57. From the spiked guitar angles of ‘Not Alone’ through the Offspring 90s punk sound of ‘Hidden Agenda’ and on to the Be Here Now-alike ‘Think Twice’ it appears that Table 57 are out to please as many people as possible. As a single disc it sounds like three different bands.
This, at least, points to many influences and a willingness to experiment – good qualities. But what this ep lacks is a comprehensive unity: a direction for the band to follow. With a solid identity this band could build on the audience they already have and make bigger splashes than they already have. At present there are still too many reminders of the covers band they used to be.
‘Not Alone’ seems to be their truest song and the one they should be rightfully backing. These boys need to get over being fans of other bands and concentrate on what could make people fans of their band.
Playing October 28th at ABC2 and December 23rd at The Cavern (Liverpool).
>> Russell Moore
www.table57.co.uk
www.myspace.com/table57
