The Mid Carson Coalition are a band from Guernsey, Channel Islands.
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THE MID CARSON COALITION - BRING ME THE ASHES
You have your whole life to make your first record; of course The Mid Carson Coalition had no interest in listening to such archaic rock clichés, barely waiting eighteen to pick up the mantle. Bands such as this often face an uphill challenge to be separated from stifling titles and genre baiting such as emo or metalcore, these are genres saturated with identikit bands all performing the same songs with the same pre-packaged/fabricated heartfelt emotion. To set yourself apart you need more than simply great songs. They also face one of the harsh realities of committing work to tape, the endless quest to capture every bead of sweat, every sinew and fibre of the energy that feeds each song, that pulses lifeblood through every live show, to try and bring each and every listener front row stage centre to their own private performance. As bands approach their debut record it is easy to fail in capturing the essence of songs as they exist live.
It takes approximately thirty seconds for such fears to be dispelled, and there is no doubting the integrity of the songs on display. This is a record made as much for each other as for those they hope it reaches. Virtually every song contains references to the bond between the band, no more so than the chorus to ‘As One’ a blistering ode to brotherhood, which thunders past leaving you breathless like the feeling of standing too close to the edge of the platform as the tube flies past; breathless. That The Mid Carson Coalition have the songs is clearly not in doubt and only time will reveal if they have that essence and heart that will take them beyond the confines of their roots and influences into a truely powerful band in their own right. This is a record of surprising maturity and for a self financed release it claims the impressive accolade that it stands equal to be judged against all comers, shedding the deadweight tag ‘local release’. Songs such ‘Love.Light.Lies’ and ‘Bleeding In Black and White’ may wear their influences plainly on their sleeves, but they are put together in such a way and performed with an intensity and passion that lifts them above so many bands. The three way vocals add a contrast and depth to the record, colouring the vocals enough to make sure that your interest never wanes.
Through all the screamo elements, the Maiden-esque riffs and requisite beatdowns the biggest delight throughout is the strength of melody and song writing. This is a record that infects your subconscious, surfacing unannounced in your shower, car, on the bus, when you wake up, in the library, or at the supermarket. These songs will beat their way into your affections and haunt you mercilessly should you dare to leave them unplayed for longer than one day! This is an impassioned debut that pronounces a new talent deserving of your utmost attention, yet leaving enough rough edges to give hope and scope for the next instalment. The strength already on display equalled by the promise of future glories weighted heavy in the air.
Review by Jonathan Sebire
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