Info
Band:
Green Express
Album:
Gex
Style:
Alternative Rock
Released:
2013
Label:
none
From:
Brazil
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/greenexpressrock
Website:
www.greenexpressrock.com
Seattle
sound from Brazil? This was my first thought after the opener “Ice
Road” had ended. Hard, driving guitars, strong bass lines and
catchy vocals make this song a surprise and my first favourite on
“Gex”! Green Express' alternative rock convinces me with its
little guitar knick knacks, heavy melodies and one of these really
beautiful and honest productions.
After
moderate rock songs “Bitter Romance” and “Pipeline” the band
decreases the tempo for a bit. “Kill the Pain” offers spherical
guitar sounds, the lead guitar catches my attention immediately, and
the chorus makes me sing to it – a great balladic track.
“Hot
City” is not the most noticeable song on the record; but still,
it's a good, slightly heavier rock song which is followed by “Evil
Mind”. This power ballad convinces me with its interesting melodies
and an once again very pleasant lead guitar sound.
It's
important to accentuate the harmonious instrumental “Station” as
well as the slightly punk-like “El Complemento” which brings some
variation to the album by its driving rhythm and another great lead
guitar melody!
Talking
of variation: Unfortunately, I have to say that the one or other song
is very similar to each other – or at least, that they have the
same kind of atmosphere.
“Elevator”
slightly reminds me of Foo Fighters' sound; but still, it's a great
song which uses a lot of effects during the middle part. However,
“Mary Me” is my second favourite track on the album. A little
Smashing Pumpkins here, a little Alice in Chains there: that's how
you write a nice ending to an album. Tranquil, clean guitar sounds
make this song sound a little more spherical which is underlined
especially by the vocals – a real hit song!
Summary:
“Gex”
is a nice record for grunge and alternative rock fans. It was
mastered in Seattle, WA, and that's what it sounds like! The only
point of criticism that I can come up with is the lack of variation.
Still, the record has a lot of really great songs!
Listen
to: “Ice Road“, “Kill The Pain“, “Station“, “Mary Me“
(the hit song)
7,5
out of 10 points
Tracklist:
1.
Ice Road
2.
Bitter Romance
3.
Pipeline
4.
Kill The Pain
5.
Hot City
6.
Evil Mind
7.
Station
8.
Yellow Lane
9.
El Complemento
10.
Lovin' Hit
11.
Underground Gold Mine
12.
Show Me Power
13.
Elevator
14.
Mary Me
Members:
Vocals,
Guitar: Daniel Green
Guitar:
Lipes
Bass:
Butch
Drums:
Tomaz Lenz
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