Colour of Noise – Colour of Noise

Colour Of Noise are a classic rock band from Brighton, England! In their own words ‘We are steeped in the spirit of the late 60’s British Blues Boom and early 70’s Stadium Rock, but cannot escape the urge to deliver songs with a steam-powered intensity.’ At the tender age of eleven months they released their self titled debut album in December 2015. Formed in January of the same year, what they lack in longevity they make up for with a wealth of experience. Guitarist Bruce John Dickinson gaining his stars in rock bands Little Angels and b.l.o.w., singer Matt Mitchell his in metal band Furyon and Drummer Randy Nixon in rock bands The Jeevas and Magic Bullet Band. With Dan Electro (aka Sweedish Dan, the Sweed, Dan The Man) on guitars and ‘Silent’ Ben Daniel on bass making up the ranks. They have already been carving a name for themselves having played Download Festival in 2015 (obviously) and securing a support slot with Rock ‘n’ Roll supergroup The Dead Daisies (reviewed for PlanetMosh here). I caught up with Matt and Bruce for a chat before their gig at Manchester Academy here.  Before I saw them I had only really heard the song Can’t Take It With You. Impressed by their set and by the promise that “There are no ballads on a Colour of Noise album.” I thought I’d give it a quick review!

Whilst the hue is definitely mired in vintage tones, my overall impression on first listen was rather Inglorius. No, I don’t mean that literally, I mean the general vibe and sound is similar to that of another relatively new band Inglorius. I picked up a few other observations and similarities along the way and this time the tones definitely tend to the vintage. I’m not saying the songs are exactly the same I’m just giving an overall vibe. The chugging beat of Can You Hear Me had me thinking of Atomic Rooster’s Breakthrough, which was fitting (well I thought so), as the album cover features an older lady holding an ear trumpet. Can’t Take It With You has some very Kashmir by Led Zeppelin riffage. Sometimes I wonder to myself, why did I think of that, and Medicine Man is one of those times, but for some reason I thought throw a bit of Canned Heat On The Road Again into a blender, mix with You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ by Judas Priest, put on a slow speed and out comes the Medicine Man. Drive It Like You Stole It has elements of Radar Love’s Golden Earring which aptly starts “I’ve been drivin’ all night, my hand’s wet on the wheel.” Hit Rock Bottom has a The Cult meets Bryan Adams flavour, think The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You a Wild Flower! Last, but not least, the riffage in Great Day for Rock & Roll reminded me of Motley Crue I’m thinking Too Fast For Love. 

I’m happy to say that it’s true there are no ballads. The Colour of (this particular) Noise is like a rainbow, vibrant and exciting with a definite pot of gold at the end, as my favourite track was the last track Great Day for Rock & Roll.

Colour of Noise are heading out on a nine date tour with Toseland in March the album’s good, the live show even better, so get out and see them in a smaller venue whilst you can!

Track List:

1: Can You Hear Me
2: Can’t Take It With You
3: Medicine Man
4: Head On
5: Drive It Like You Stole It
6: You Only Call Me When You Want Something
7: Heavy
8: Temptation
9: Hit Rock Bottom
10: Great Day For Rock & Roll

Band Members: –

Ben Daniel – Bass Guitar
Bruce John Dickinson -Guitars
Dan Electro – Guitars
Matt Mitchell – Vocals
Randy Nixon – Drums

Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colourofnoise/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/colourofnoise

Website: http://www.colourofnoiseofficial.com/site/