In Brief
- Brit rockers return from the wilderness with a stunning new
album..
It was more than a surprise when this CD popped into the
Planet Loud mailbox a week or two back. You see, Miocene were
one of those bands who, like Earthtone9 and Mahumodo, promised
so much but, ultimately, saw it all fall apart around their
sweaty dreadlocks. Miocene, to their credit, have bounced back
and, it has to be said, are a lot bigger, better and cleverer
than before.
A Perfect Life is their first release in absolutely ages and,
quite frankly, it's going to blow the tits of the UK rock
scene. A hulking great beast of an album with more twists and
turns than, well, a twisty-turny thing, A Perfect Life has a
surprise around every corner. From the thumping drum n' bass
to the beefy guitars, to the ambient aroma that floats into
your airspace, this album is so clever it's got letters after
its name. Having said that, it shouldn't be a surprise really.
You see, Miocene always were the musical equivalent to that
smart kid at school. You know the one, ahead of the rest of
the kids by a mile. Miocene were messing with the heads of
rock fans while most other UK bands were tossing off over the
latest rap-rock shite. After being criminally ignored they've
bounced back and are ready to melt your brain.
A Perfect Life isn't an album you enjoy, it's an album that
you feel. It's an album that will send impulses right from you
brain down to the tips of your toes. Honestly, the rock scene
occassionally needs a jolt up its arse and Miocene are
providing that jolt just at the right time. Welcome back you
smart-arsed bastards!
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