Raindown - Debut EP

Published Monday 22nd November 2004
Raindown - Debut EP
Raindown - Debut EP

STYLE: Roots/Acoustic
RATING 6 6 6 6 6 6
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 12136-1039
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD EP
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Steve Best

This collection first saw the light of day in October 2004 after Leeds-based Raindown signed to the XT3 label, and they appeared on TV in Italy in April. They also released the third track on this EP, "Crucifying You" on XT3 Television in music video form. The music here would best be described as wistful, with elements of Aztec Camera and the Icicle Works' quieter moments. Opener "Down In The Tomb" characterises the set as the vocals seem to me to be consistently flat in pitch, while "Silver Lining" fares little better. Things quieten down even more with the fragile "Crucifying You" and closer "Feel It In The Way". Overall though the songs are a little repetitive but - pitching apart - this is quite a presentable set.

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Posted by John Toone in Leeds @ 15:24 on Aug 4 2005

Raindown's Debut was a bedroom recording which showed what songwriting talent lies hidden. on the 15th August they release "The Tottenham Bootleg" a six track offering of Raindown the band - worth checking out.



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