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In succession of the two EPs already under their belt, alternative rock newcomers Fallen To Flux took to the challenge of *gasp* releasing a debut album. Boasting a press release that compares the band’s sound to the likes of Bullet For My Valentine and Mallory Knox, it’s easy to begin to build a picture of the four piece’s newest offering Transitions. These comparisons are a tad deceiving – while we definitely understand where it’s coming from; there are nods in multiple directions within the rock spectrum it’s difficult to label it as anything other than “alternative”.
With Transitions having been written as the band members are finishing off, these themes resonate throughout the tracks, and most who are going through/ have just gone through the same transitional period can surely relate to that inkling of fear about the real world fast approaching.
Following an ever so dramatic intro, one that’s a film score waiting to happen, title track ‘Transitions’ comes pummeling in with its pounding bassline and tireless riffs. Shortly after it’s followed by ‘Sane’, a multi-layered track not often found on a band’s humble debut album. From its escalating intro building into a pulverising rhythm and an unexpectedly infectious chorus, we’re hooked.
In a moment of calm amidst the storm, ‘Razor’s Edge’ showcases Oli Clipsham‘s vocal abilities in soft verses that sandwich the explosive choruses. With most tracks before it possessing heavier undertones, ‘Colder’ gives us pop sensibility on full blast, through a sweeter, approachable melody that has been written ready for airplay. Of course, they don’t miss the chance to end the song with a smashing guitar solo, though.
There is definitely a lot of experimentation on Transitions, something that isn’t uncommon amongst new bands trying to ‘discover their sound’, but in the case of Fallen To Flux nothing feels unnatural; like it’s just been done for the sake of it. They’ve found a way of making varying sonic themes sound like they belong together, and we tip our hats off to them for that. Transitions has caught our attention, and we’re sure it will do the same for many others.
