The Contrast

Ken Barnes from USA Today has posted a review of “Perfect Disguise: Introducing the Contrast” on his blog. This is not the first time he has written about the band and it is again very positive. I have included it below but you can also go to to the link provided below.

The Contrast, Perfect Disguise (out this week): I have raved about this British band before, but this compilation provides the ideal introduction to their unique sonic delights. Their music clearly pays homage to the ’60s, but it doesn’t really sound like any particular British band of the period, nor is it classifiable as garage-rock, because singer David Reid’s voice is too smooth and cultured. But the contrast between the crackling guitar riffs and velvety vocal tones is immensely appealing, and the intense hookiness of the tunes enhances matters. My closest comparison is the Bevis Frond minus the long guitar extrapolations, but that’s so obscure that I’d just advise you to sample a few tracks and see if you’re not instantly captivated.
– Ken Barnes – USA Today – Feb 2008
http://blogs.usatoday.com/listenup/