To a reviewer with a cynical ear syndrome, the prospect of another self-produced CD does not set
the pulse racing. If Sheffield band Last Hour's music is as exciting as their CD cover artwork
their musical path could well be a short one.
But wait a minute, spinning this EP reveals to my weary ears 'Saying Goodbye' containing a vintage
vibe that draws in the listener, before red hot foundry guitars hammer from left to right bringing
events bang up to date. Yes this is modern rock but with memorable vocals, and a clever rhythm
section that drives forward yet leaves room for the music to breathe.
A good track in a can of worms? Well no, Atmospheric tremolo guitar heralds 'Under The Night'. Drummer
Steve.D plays tight and tasteful under pinning this ballad with impassioned vocals by Didz. A classy
guitar/bass figure is the sonic glue in this track revealing a tasteful change of pace.
This reviewer has always room for anthems that do hit the target, so nirvanaesque 'For Another' is
guaranteed repeat plays. Didz takes care of grungy vocals with a chorus so hooky you could take it fishing.
The unassumingly titled 'I Wrote a Song Today' hides a gem of a punk number that is attacked with the
enthusiasm of starved piranhas. Does their energy? The rhythm section is as solid as they come but with
lively touches that show a plethora of software programmers what they are missing – classic stuff.
'Belonging' demonstrates the core of their song writing ability. The 3-piece play to their strengths
giving 100% yet not treading on each other toes, allowing changes in dynamics from strummed clean
rhythm guitars to angry distortion. There's melody here, but with a sinister twist at times as Didz
alternates between the anguished rasp of a lost soul and a more sober tenor (when he says he'll take
you down to hell he sounds like he means it). Atmospheric, electric, anthemic and hi–energy sums up Last Hour.
