A World Defined are an Alternative Post Hardcore band from Derby
and “In Absence”(8) is their first proper release. The band is made up of Liam Reeves (Vocals), Harry Gavuzzi (Drums) Alex Sumner (Guitar), Jord Arnold (Guitar) and Matt Pearson (Bass).
The mini-album kicks off with "June" and a catchy guitar riff backed by electronic beats before exploding into a wall of fuzzed out guitars. Lead singers, Liam’s vocals sound like cross between Thom Yorke and the lead singer of 36 Crazyfists. The song has a catchy chorus that gets lodged in your head for days. This song begs to be released as a single.
The mini-album kicks off with "June" and a catchy guitar riff backed by electronic beats before exploding into a wall of fuzzed out guitars. Lead singers, Liam’s vocals sound like cross between Thom Yorke and the lead singer of 36 Crazyfists. The song has a catchy chorus that gets lodged in your head for days. This song begs to be released as a single.
The title track starts off very reminiscent of Muse with Liam
crooning to a simple piano backing and corkscrew guitar. After a few seconds the rest of the band kicks in with crashing
almost tribal drums and chunky riffs. The music twists and turns round a single line refusing to repeat the same musical phrasing.
“The Void” is Thrice-like song with half sung, half shouted
vocals and chugging riffage; The song ends on gang vocals before an epic
breakdown, Liam shouting “We have all felt this” like a man possessed by pain.
“Gild the Lilly” is an acoustic bluesy number with whiskey
soaked vocals; “Brothers” is a relatively straightforward rocker with a catchy
echo ladened riff driving it forward. What sets A World Defined from their
peers is the attention to detail on each track, showing that alot of thought has gone into composition.
The album ends on “Outro” an ambient electronic instrumental
track with a haunting piano, giving the listen time to process what went before.
The album shows the creative diversity within its tracks
which invites the listener to repeat the album to discover different layers and textures. The
album can be both beautiful and brutal within the space of the same song. This is
album for those who demand more than straightforward songs; a must for fans of
Thrice, Radiohead, Muse and 36 Crazyfists.
The album is release on the 24th March 2014 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/in-absence-ep/id819231982
https://www.facebook.com/aworlddefined
The album is release on the 24th March 2014 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/in-absence-ep/id819231982
https://www.facebook.com/aworlddefined
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