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The Rylics - Demos

Reviewed by Teenagekicks | 03/08/2008 - 5:24PM

The Rylics - Demos Review

Going into reviewing The Rylics, a band I knew nothing about, I was excited. Their music was enjoyable and easy to listen to, albeit comparable to many other bands of their kind. Although there was something missing I couldn't quite put my finger on, I have to give credit where credits due for the obvious potential they have displayed.

Paranoid Distortion

Close your eyes for a moment during this song and it's hard not to imagine The Rylics on stage. Their music has an energy that speaks of gigs to come and dancing to this tune on a good night out. Perhaps the best example of this is the intro and its clever use of drums and guitar. You'll find yourself humming the tune it's just that damn catchy. What's more pleasing is the clarity of single notes and words throughout the song that, to me, is a beautiful finishing touch to an already pretty picture.

If I have to be picky here, and I do, it's arguable the sound levels need tweaking to really sum up the songs punch. By this I mean the sound levels of each recorded instrument just don't seem to add up. This benefits the 'break' two minutes into the song where it takes on a much softer pace. The singer's voice, seeming slightly stretched until this point, sounds more like it's in a comfort zone. That raw edge grew on me very quickly, though, and I kind of liked it. Faults aside there's a rightness about the song that's hard to explain and a freshness to it which is almost electric. Lyrically, Paranoid Distortion is littered with hidden gems too, making it well worth checking out.

Screaming Free

Sadly loses out to Paranoid Distortion for top place. While it still has the energy and raw edge previously mentioned, there's just something missing. If Paranoid Distortion is gig material then Screaming Free is more, well, background music. That's not to say it isn't catchy. If you liked Paranoid Distortion you'll enjoy this and will want to sing along. In parts there's a simplicity to it which makes it unique from Paranoid Distortion's complexity. The singer's voice has definitely grown on me here too and, although still raw and edgy, seems more at home in this song.

One thing The Rylics definitely know how to deliver is a good intro. I'm a big fan of a gritty, loud, fast paced intro to get you in the mood for the song and The Rylics make it seem easy. Lyrically I'd argue Screaming Free excels Paranoid Distortion. Simpler, yet still full of punch, Screaming Free could easily become one of those songs you get into your head and end up singing randomly throughout the day. Sadly this is brought down, yet again, by each instruments sound levels needing alterations. All in all The Rylics have talent, and their songs so far are promising for the future.

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