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The united colours of Neon Escape

May 12, 2010 by meisterkitty

Good music that defies any sort of categorization is hard to find. Most times we know what to expect the moment the first track of the album starts playing. Whatever comfort there is in familiarity is overshadowed by the thrill of unpredictability. However few bands out there now can risk this level of experimentation given how touchy popular audiences can be when their silly expectations have been compromised. Detroit’s progressive newcomers – Neon Escape – thankfully just make great music without fretting about the genre of their sound.

Their debut album We Won’t Wait Any Longer blazes through the general vicinity of progressive rock, with suitable explosiveness. Dan Rose and Randy Roberts on guitars, Alex Drazin on bass, and Mario Perry on drums don’t just stop there; they grab indie rock by the throat and shake it until it bleeds a rawer, more garage sound. They even bring back memories of Freddie Mercury’s theatrical balladry in their title track and the whimsically more poppish Skyscraper. Night Lights, with its Korn’s Blind-like intro fed on amphetamines, and Ivan with decidedly warm indie vibes are my other favourites.

Also, great artwork on the album, guys.

About Neon Escape:

Neon Escape is a Detroit band in their mid twenties, pooling together a vocalist with classic rock tastes, a gospel drummer, and a band with both progressive  / modern influences as well as a keen ear for musical past times. Even with hints of Queen, Electric Light Orchestra, and Led Zeppelin, Neon Escape gives you something fresh and contemporary, with a cultured sound you just can’t find anywhere else.

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Previews of all their tracks

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We Won’t Wait Any Longer

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About them on Earsucker, Effigymusic, Examiner and Music Reviews For Idiots

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