A lot has changed since this information first appeared on the site! Towards the end of 2004, the band
completed some internal restructuring, and (at last count) are now a three-piece. The quality of their
output remains good, and our resident reviewers rate them highly. For examples of their latest music,
visit the band's web site - the tracks below are examples of their early output, so you'll be able to
compare and contrast their evolving style for yourself. The relevant URLs are:
Cheers to Leon and Seraphic for this background info... a bit up-front it may be,
but no-one ever succeeded by understating their true potential.
I don't get out much, so it
was a rare privilege to see Leon performing at the Deep End with my long-time heroes fdH. Leon
are one of the few bands where I've been completely bowled over by outstanding drumming, and then been drawn into
realising just how excellent everything else is as well. fdH have two lead singers who take it in turns, or else sing against
each other, and I'd be interested in hearing Leon doing a full-scale vocal conflagration as well (wow, good word!), as their backing vocals were as seriously crafted as the lead. All in all, a very worthwhile evening.
Sometimes the hype really is deserved. Alch.
Introducing Leon
Leon are a young four piece from Rotherham, with more energy and enthusiasm than anyone
can believe. They play a blend of powerful but intelligent rock. Their songs
are immensely dynamic and change from feel good rock anthems to deep heart felt
swelling walls of sound that will make every hair on your body stand on end.
Quite frankly the song craftsmanship of Leon is staggering. For once here is a
band that are good to look at and to listen to. Leon have already recorded an
EP with seraphic and plan to record a single in time for the summer.
Leon now set to conquer the world this summer. They're developing their new website at
http://www.leonlife.com, so remember to visit.
Personnel
Nathan (bass/vocals)
Gareth (Captain America T-shirts and drums)
Tyson (vocals/guitar)
MP3 Download
Tracks from the Leon EP "Lift".
House of Cards MP3 (>128kbps, stereo, 4.62Mb)
MP3-LoFi (56kbps, mono, 2.20Mb)
A big sound from the North and a diverse range of
seriously catchy songs that seamlessly blend the influence of rock, grunge and
jazz. Their dynamic vocals and indestructible melodies are likely to lodge in
your head and not want to come out.
Math Priest (The Demo Page) writing in Rhythm Review
Hmmm, this is all right actually – very accomplished, confident, good ideas,
good singing and playing, nice production, and I suppose you are waiting for
big ‘but’. But there isn’t one, really. They are a four piece from Rotherham
Way, and they are not called Krud anymore, which I think you will agree is a
step in the right direction. They are on a kind of smashing pumpkins/Feeder/Ride
kind of trip – there's even some stop/starting weird time signatures for you musos out there.
Young Tyson has got a cracking voice, and with them being so young and good looking,
I really wouldn’t be surprised if they turned up on radio ones evening session at some point in the near future.
All I can suggest is to get out there and play as many gigs as you can, get yourself a manager you can trust, make some
albums, make loads of money, then give me some, sorted!
