The Arteries play fast, fun, and exciting Punk Rock music and have so much enthusiasm for what they are doing. There are 5 tracks on display here on this EP, all 5 impressing in their own ways and portraying the band in a positive light. Although not the most original band you’re likely to come across, the fact they’re doing this music so well means that it doesn’t really matter at all. You can tell that the band are enjoying what they’re doing here, and their zest for writing, recording and performing really comes across throughout the EP. I don’t feel as though the band have truly found their sound yet as throughout the EP you get the distinct impression that they’re borrowing stylistic elements from various other bands, but I’m sure its only a matter of time before they find their feet and distinguish their sound and direction – and what they’re doing here is sounding good anyway which is always the main thing. If they were doing what they’re doing badly that would be a whole different matter, but the band gel well together, clearly possess much talent between them, and have a knack for penning quality tunes.
I can imagine that The Arteries are the sort of band that don’t truly come alive until they’re in their element in a live performance situation. Although you can hear the excitement coming through here in this EP, you just seem to get the impression that if you were watching the band performing live right in front of you then that energy and excitement would be just that bit more intense. Although the band are currently unsigned, playing their music as well as they do it is only a matter of time before they get signed up. They definitely have a strong sound going on here, and if they keep at what they’re doing then things can only get better for them. Gigging whenever possible is clearly doing them no harm and given that they keep this up I see no reason why this band can’t go on to achieve great things.
Release Date: 16th July 2007
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UK based film graduate with a huge passion for music, sports and video games.
