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There have been many great many moments, movements, ideologies and cultural explosions in history. Now there is a great revolution to add to this list, a #revolutiongrace! The Sussex duo, Grace Can’t Play Guitar, have hit the music scene with their brand new E.P. #Revolutiongrace and it is an example of musical creativity at it’s finest. Advosound have had the privilege to review it and we think you will love this new collection of music.
Released in April of this year (2020), this E.P. sits firmly in the musical fusion category, as elements of rock, pop, indie, punk and acoustic all play a part in this 5 track masterpiece. From ballards and reggae uptown vibes to feel good tunes and rhythms, this E.P. has many facets to offer both the listener and lover of music.
#Revolutiongrace starts with a song for the summer. ‘Crazy Daze’ is a tune about singing, dancing and fun (all conveyed with a feel good vibe). The song is laced with light guitars melodies, a fun guitar solo and plenty of ‘yeahs’ to put you in that upbeat mood. As a single it is excellent and as the introduction to this E.P. and to Grace Can’t Play Guitar it is exceptional. The song has a full body sound, emotion and a character that all paint this musical outfit in an interesting and dynamic light.
The second tune, in sharp contrast to the above, is a more low key power ballard called ‘Narcotica’ (and it further demonstrates the versatility of this group). A slower vibe pervades this record but we feel this vibe makes this track more powerful. The harmonious guitar licks and Mick Tyler’s incorporation of a dialectic tone on the vocal line work together to create a track of a real character. This character adds an element of realism to the storytelling and we feel that Tyler is describing his thoughts, and this make us want to listen to the track all the more.
The fun vibes return with the next track, ‘Dress’. This song starts with some delicate guitar licks and then jumps into an upbeat rockabilly style. It is a simple story about a girl that would look good in a dress and we loved the many layers (from foot tapping verses, inclusion of piano chords in the chorus to the ‘bop bops’) that are utilised throughout the song. The inclusion of this song in the E.P. further to demonstrate the diversity this band can offer and as a single it is something any fan of 90s rock and roll would enjoy.
The next addition to the E.P. adds yet another dimension. The sound of footsteps and whistling greets you at the start of ‘God’ before a reggae, uptown influenced style guides the listener through a song that explores changes in life, asking why these things have happened and ultimately concluding God is too busy to spend time on. We love this reggae vibe in this one and were impressed by how the duo seamlessly incorporated a distorted rift that you might not expect in a song of this character.
The final song on the E.P. is a stripped back, acoustic version of ‘Narcotica’ and it serves to strengthen the original version of the song and further demonstrates the multi-genre facets of this band. Behind the full band experience, Grace Can’t Play Guitar have a wonderful acoustic quality too.
Grace Can’t Play Guitar have created an E.P. that is markedly different from your standard E.P. Generally, an E.P. focuses on one main single, with other songs included to help build the atmosphere and feel of this main single. Grace Can’t Play Guitar do not do this. They have created a diverse collection of music, with each song standing out in a unique way. We feel any one of these songs could have been the main feature and it would have taken nothing away from the other three songs.
This E.P. is one of originality and diversity. If you are a fan of indie music with flares of multi-genre vibes then we implore you to check this E.P. out. Grace Can’t Play Guitar may start the E.P. with some ‘Crazy Daze’ but by the end of it you will be stuck in the crazy haze of awesome music they have created.
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