The alternative grunge rock trio, Dustlight from Bournemouth
are due to release their self-titled 6 track EP this Saturday on the 8th
of July. Dustlight have been together since 2013 and their first EP was a lot more
upbeat in comparison to this one, the vocals and songs in general are a lot
more indie however this EP is a huge step forward in comparison to their debut;
the vocals have improved and they’ve figured out which sound fits with them best
as a band.
The opening track 'Conjecture' is a pre-track to 'Vicarious',
the definition of conjecture goes as followed:
“form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of
incomplete information”. Vicarious is a more edgy grunge track,
and the definition of vicarious is: “experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of
another person.” Both tracks are about meeting someone you love online
then the feelings that follow when you finally meet in person; the meaning
behind the song titles are really sentimental and they reflect the story behind
the music.
‘Rapture’ opens like a screamo track and it almost feels
like you’re just about to hear Bring Me The Horizon, it’s also a bit pop punk
and emo. The instrumental has some riveting riffs and the repetitive drums
create a strong platform for the track. Contradictory to how the song is sung,
due to the lyrics you would think it would be performed more passionately
whereas the song is sung rather passive aggressive and careless.
"I just don't know what I did to fall in love with you like this, I only wish that you could stay. Nothing seems to go my way, my rapture gone within a day, I am so uninspiring."
‘As an Alloy’ soon goes into a rather metal/grunge opening,
the drums particularly standing out within this track, along with a deep bass
line. Very Nirvana inspired, and a passion reflects more throughout this track,
lyrics are very deep and stereotypical grunge. Although the vocals need to be
more perfected on the chorus as sometimes it sounds as though the voice is
being strained
“Rearrange your insides carve a little room, overwhelming beauty
- I belong to you.”
After the second
chorus, a high pitched revitalizing guitar riff takes control of the track,
accompanied by the drums in the background followed by a bass line. ‘Catherine
Wheel’ is the best track on the EP, very alt rock/ grunge. I think a female
backing vocalist would sound incredible with this track and it would be a great
addition.
"You say you're a Catherine Wheel but I'm not so sure. You say you give everything to me, but I'm in need of more."
On the closing track – ‘DTF’ - you hear some punk and metal
influences, this is another favourite and it completely differentiates itself
from Catherine Wheel. There’s a lot going on within the track, the drums and
guitars are both insane - what a song to finish on live this would be.
Due to the EP being 6 tracks (practically half an album) I
think it would’ve been a better idea to have either split it in to two EP’s or
stick it out and add two or more songs and release an album. However, even though
the vocals were a bit off on ‘As an Alloy’, they have greatly improved since
their debut EP. With musicians as talented as they are in the band I would like
to hear more examples as to the extent of their musical abilities, as you can
hear the potential within the tracks. A band can still be grunge and include
some insane guitar solos, just think of Mike McCready of Pearl Jam and his
incredible guitar solo for ‘Alive’ or Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains’ insane
solo on ‘Grind'.
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