Band: Press To Meco
Release: Press To Meco (EP)
Release Date: 09/07/12
Named after a term NASA uses to signify a successful shuttle launch, London three piece Press To Meco are already making impressive strides despite their relatively young collective ages. Being a fresh faced bunch aged between 19-21 the band are already putting an impressive amount of elbow grease into their craft currently in the midst of a monster 200 date tour across the UK, before also going on to take in the sights of Europe. However it is not just the band’s determination that is raising eyebrows as their debut self titled EP only continues to supply the good first impressions you wish your new boyfriend or girlfriend would display when being introduced to your Nan.
Inhabiting the creative yet melodic recesses similar to such bands as The Fall Of Troy, Coheed And Cambria and most notably Biffy Clyro, the boys pack more ideas into less than quarter of an hour than most bands do in an entire career. Straight off the bat with opener ‘Burning The Reward’ the band’s multi pronged vocal delivery works superbly, with all three band members chipping in. It sets the pace for the rest of the EP with frantic twiddly guitar lines, an off kilter rhythm section and shifting dynamics all harnessed by some fantastically catchy melodies.
All four tracks on the album offer something different which is great to hear in a world full of generic bouncy pop punk and identical breakdowns. ‘Loose Rooms’ springs into life with a riff so meaty you could chuck it on the barbecue (if the rain ever stops), while ‘All The Same’ lyrical “feel the rays of the sun” refrain is nothing short of joyous. The EP is rounded off with ‘Rational Way’ which despite it’s subtle acoustic intro transforms into something anthemic that is the perfect conclusion to a great collection of songs.
While at times the band’s debut comes a bit too close to Biffy Clyro’s signature sound, the influence of the Scottish three piece has created a wealth of new bands, for better and worse, and Press To Meco are definitely in the better category. Far from being pretenders to the throne, the band’s self titled is packed full of ear catching moments and showcases a bright future for the London youngsters.
8/10
Reviewer: Gavin Lloyd
