Walking into the world of music blogging after the firm establishment of Twitter, I wonder how music fans coped before the advent of the site. How else would I have discovered so many unique rock and Indie bands up and down the country? It would most probably take a whole lot more leg work! One such band that Twitter has recently brought to my attention is Cardiff based band The Cradles.
The Cradles grants us the vibes of the '60s with a sound that takes us unapologetically to the blueprints of British rock. Vibrant guitar riffs and lyrics of modern life provides the main framework for the Welsh rock group. They provide the soundtrack to the 'common condition' of the need to break free from the drudgery of everyday routine. This concept is the basis of the guitar heavy track 'Do You Wonder Why?'. With it's echoing, moody riffs combined with Joe Norman's low key vocals, 'Do You Wonder Why?' is a stand out track in the band's catalouge.
If McCartney's 'Just Another Day' and 'Eleanor Rigby' decided to have a lovechild, it would most probably sound a lot like 'Stamp Man'. Kieran O' Brien' and Toby Andrews pays much attention to the melodies on their guitar work, which alongside the soft and subtle backing vocals, creates a traditional sound. Those who are usually drawn to more upbeat tracks should give 'You Won't Find Anything Else' and the demo of 'Locking My Door' a listen.
It's always a shame when I discover a band that's based halfway up the country as it means that it's unlikely I'll be able to catch a live performance. This is the same case for The Cradles as if they sound that great coming out of my laptop speakers than they are definitely going on my list that's titled 'Bands That I want to see live but they are actually quite far away'. However if you live a lot closer to Cardiff than I do, make sure you catch them tonight at The Factory or tomorrow night at The Moon Club.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCradles
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