"There are some bands that you just can't pigeon-hole".
At The Stiff HQ we are inundated with mix tapes and EP's on a weekly basis. From groups and individuals who want our blogging team to review them and essentially give them a little more exposure. And why not? To get by in this game you've gotta graft. However, it's not always easy to get through all of the material sent, not through lack of trying. Thankfully, Black Tooth's songs managed to fall in the arbitrary "listen" pile and we are so glad it did.
We'd come across Black Tooth before, they recently played our opening night in The Crescent Salford at the beginning of March, and they were on top form that night. Bouncing round on stage like it was going out of fashion and keeping, what can only be described as, meticulous control over their sound to ensure the crowd enjoyed it as much as they did. They handed out a few CD's that night and its taken us a month to listen to it, but our verdict is a simple one: more please!!!!
There are some bands that you just can't pigeon hole. The first track on Black Tooth Pharmaceuticals exemplifies this. What's Inside Your Mind? brings together everything that was great from the Brit Pop era, infused with moments of John Lennon-esque psychedelia, particularly in the chorus. Comparing them with Lennon is no throw away comment, so you'll have to listen to it and see if you agree. The remaining 2 tracks include Bermunderand Triangles and Snakes and Ladders continue on the same path of hammer-ons, licks and riffs that will keep you moving in your seat or on your feet. This band are heavy on the lead guitar riffs and we love it.
If you wanna check out more from this band, I'd begin with social media where you can find more info on their movements and their upcoming album (@blacktoothsong). But if you're like us and you want to sample some of the real thing then get yourself down to Gullivers in the Northern Quarter on the 29tg April and/or Mono in Chorlton on the 30th April. We advise getting down before they go into hiatus for recording.
Enjoy
Taylor
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