Chris BeazerThe Veronicas
June 27th 2006 08:27
With the release of another great new single by The Veronicas, I’m reminded of how important individuality is. There are so many artists out there that remind me of another, either of a modern (still making records) or classic (not making records but generally still played on the radio) artist. When I flicked on the radio the other day, a song that I didn’t know was playing. However within about 2 bars, I was sure I knew the artist. The Veronicas.
The song, I found out after googling "The Veronicas & single", was Revolution. I’ve now heard the song about 12 times, and I love it. It retains the same sound as their other hits, 4Ever, When It All Falls Apart and Everything I’m Not. Yet it is not just a tangent to those songs. Of course, the girls from Brisbane found a sound that they liked and that was a little original, so they have every right to stick to it. What I really enjoy and admire is that though their 4 singles are quite similar in style, (apart from being recognisable as by the duo), this is actually a good thing.
Revolution retains the same great up-tempo beat as the other 3 singles. And though Everything I’m Not and When It All Falls Apart are more “down” songs, they still have a quick and energetic beat. This is unusual, but works brilliantly for the duo because of the rarity-factor. The music itself is also good - less synthesised and more rock-influenced than the average pop song.
The Veronicas seem to have blended pop, rock, punk and maybe even metal (the beats have that real head-banging feel to them) into an original sound accessible to all music lovers. And by doing this, they have a real chance of being listened to in not just five years from now, but twenty or thirty years time too.
They also have a great site.
The song, I found out after googling "The Veronicas & single", was Revolution. I’ve now heard the song about 12 times, and I love it. It retains the same sound as their other hits, 4Ever, When It All Falls Apart and Everything I’m Not. Yet it is not just a tangent to those songs. Of course, the girls from Brisbane found a sound that they liked and that was a little original, so they have every right to stick to it. What I really enjoy and admire is that though their 4 singles are quite similar in style, (apart from being recognisable as by the duo), this is actually a good thing.
The gorgeous sisters from Melbourne
Revolution retains the same great up-tempo beat as the other 3 singles. And though Everything I’m Not and When It All Falls Apart are more “down” songs, they still have a quick and energetic beat. This is unusual, but works brilliantly for the duo because of the rarity-factor. The music itself is also good - less synthesised and more rock-influenced than the average pop song.
The Veronicas seem to have blended pop, rock, punk and maybe even metal (the beats have that real head-banging feel to them) into an original sound accessible to all music lovers. And by doing this, they have a real chance of being listened to in not just five years from now, but twenty or thirty years time too.
They also have a great site.
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