搖滾樂從1980年代末期出現明顯的轉變,新浪潮當中把流行與搖滾兩種領域的樂風徹底翻新。搖滾的部份打著另類搖滾旗幟,許多當時引領新潮流的團體已多半成為知名的藝人。21世紀第一個十年結束前後,另一批全新的樂團又開始創造新風潮。這時電視不再是行銷主軸,取代而之的是網路社群媒體與應用軟體。 因此,許多樂團從成立到專輯錄音發行,真正能贏得共鳴的關鍵,已不可同日而語。
來自費城的灰階樂團,成立於2011年。五位成員在費城的流行龐克圈獲得很大認同,音樂當中他們擅長表達直接的情感與巧妙的年輕叛逆情緒。2015、16年分別發行兩張迷你專輯。隔年Fearless唱片公司簽下合約,並發行樂團首張專輯『裝飾』。先後以兩首單曲「Atlantic」與「Beautiful Things」,將年輕沸騰的感受貼切的呈現。「Slept」則是以抒情慢板,表達樂團深情的一面。如果你也喜歡State Champs或Mayday Parade樂團,同一個世代的團體「搖滾灰階樂團」,一定是另一個絕佳選擇。
Since forming in 2011, when its band members were only in high school, the Philadelphia-based quintet—composed of vocalist Collin Walsh, guitarist/vocalist Dallas Molster, guitarist Andrew Kyne, bassist Nick Ventimiglia and drummer Nick Veno—has emerged quickly from the Philadelphia punk scene, establishing a solid fan base and sharing stages with the likes of Cute Is What We Aim For, Knuckle Puck, Neck Deep, Seaway, and more. Working with producer Kyle Black (State Champs, Handguns, Hit The Lights) for their Fearless Records debut album, Adornment, Grayscale has honed their talent of constructing strong hooks, relatable lyrics and catchy riffs, all the while coming into their own distinguished sound. Through their unbarred emotion and unique blend of alternative rock and punk roots, Adornment, sees the band expand their sonic palette, further illuminating their skill of creating well-narrated stories paired with palpable emotion that urges listeners to dive in and craft their own narratives. A month-long UK and EU tour in support of As It Is begins on February 22nd.
曲目:
1 Let It Rain 3:07
2 Come Undone 3:31
3 Slipping Away 3:31
4 Atlantic 3:53
5 Forever Yours 4:18
6 Beautiful Things 4:17
7 Mum 02:44
8 Fever Dream 3:25
9 Echoes (Carry On) 3:20
10 Slept 3:12
11 If I Ever See You Again 3:18