Tuesday 4 July 2017

The Rising – Kaleidoscope Eyes (Single Review)

The Rising are back with a second album and they are releasing ‘Kaleidoscope Eyes’ as a psychedelic teaser for the tension builder of the release. If you aren’t already aware, The Rising are an alternative rock band from Southampton and due to their eclectic range and bewildering talents they’re a band which are rather difficult to dislike. Liam Gallagher, all things Britpop, and 60’s psychedelia are what this 7-piece are about.

Kaleidoscope Eyes is a catchy, five minutes and nineteen seconds of pure psychedelia bliss; a simple yet effective track which creates imagery of riding down the highway at dawn in your Cadillac, getting lost in the beautiful eyes of the one you love.

The opening line flows very smoothly as lead vocalist Tommy Overington sings…

“Your love is like a drug, don’t wanna come down and I cant get around. I trip out on your smile, I need to rest my head for a while.”

Then when the chorus comes in, almost immediately you can get the rhythm of both the lyrics and the track itself, the best part of the track is when the synth really takes lead of the instrumental and the track endures into a psychedelic acid house takeover.

“Euphoric waves that fall like rain, start a psychedelic hurricane in my brain. One look at you and I’m hypnotised. I’m in love with you and your kaleidoscope eyes.”  

Although, lyrically the chorus is repetitive throughout the track, it works because the instrumental has a gradual crescendo along with an increase in tempo on the synth which alternates the track to make it still remain interesting and appealing to listen to. On the other hand, lyrically this track is outstanding and it almost takes you into a psychedelic wonderland, then when the tempo and tension increases and the track divulges into a bit of acid house you’re just like YESSS!  

The Rising are releasing this track on Friday the 7th of July, but is ready to pre-order on iTunes now. No doubt the gig will be a sell-out success, if you’re out and about in Southampton on the 15th of September don’t hesitate to drop in at their gig at the new music venue – The Loft – it will be ace. Or if you’re going Bestival they are also performing there.


Keep your eyes peeled for the release of their new album.

ITUNES PRE-ORDER LINK 





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