Rock Fist Reviews

Review of Twilight Gunfight’s EP “Just Enough Light to Cast Shadows”
~ Kris Melton
Sample if you like: Incubus, Sick Puppies
Other Rock Fist Artists you may like: The Drownout, FERVoR, Winter Ransom
Location: Atlanta, GA

Photo by KO-Tography 09

For a creative and catchy collaboration of both progressive and alternative rock, give Twilight Gunfight a spin on the ole music player. The EP starts and ends with instrumental pieces. “Silent Wars” opens with dramatic and classical strings in a somber yet beautiful manner. About three minutes into the song however the guitar and drums hit into a heavier gear and dazzle the listener. “Just Enough Light to Cast Shadows” closes the EP with a slow, spacey track that’s complimented by a piano and acoustic guitar. The best way possibly to describe it is as a rock lullaby sending the listener on their way. The tracks that fill the gap between these two instrumental beauty’s each have their own unique sound from the others, making the EP dynamic as opposed to drab. One quality that holds true for each track is the phenomenal guitar and its creative impact. Songs like “The Strangers” and “Mech-Aquatil Equinox” really reflect the talent behind the player with their badass guitar sequences. “Gravity” carries a little more pop meets progressive sound in comparison to other songs. “Damn Right” begins with an ambient guitar and drums, but then breaks into a heavier set. As the guitar cries during the chorus a sense of desperation is felt. “Still Frame” is slower and sweeter with a prominent bass line. “The Great Neutrality” is by far the band’s best track and probably the most marketable. With strong vocals, playful hammerons and pulloffs, and a catchy chorus, this song was love at first sound.
The band recently played on the “Loose Lips Sink Ships Tour” with The Armory in Rochester, NY with locals This AM Static. They guys recently finished up their summer tour, and are currently working on new material which is likely to be out early 2010. After recording is completed they plan on touring the southeast to promote the upcoming album. It’s too early to post information on their future shows, but Twilight Gunfight should stay on your radar for bands you should check out live.
RFR Rating:
Both Rock Fists Up
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Twilight Gunfight is:
Vocals/ Guitars- Ricky Free
Drums- Beetle
Bass (on album, no longer with band)- Mike Hale

www.myspace.com/twilightgunfight

Review of Dedset’s “Dedset” Album
~ Kris Melton
Sample if you like: Seether, 3 Doors Down, Sevendust
Location: Canton, GA

From Dedset's Myspace Page

Dedset has been a part of the local music scene in Atlanta since 2005. They recently released their first album which is loaded with tracks reflecting the popular southern rock sound with metal and alternative influences. The self titled album was produced by Bruce Bennett who has worked with familiar names such as Edwin McCain and Sugarland. The band’s official CD release party will be on July 17th at The Scene with fellow locals Under Black Horizons and Rusted Soul.
Tracks vary on their level of heavy delivery. “Choke” has an old school Metallica opening and a more metal feel in comparison to the rest of the album. The drums are intense and the guitar solo at the end of the song really shreds. “Break You” has a distinctive bass line and its guitar really helps make this track come together. While Fowler’s vocals work in screamo mode, they are best reflected in songs that are slightly softer. Such as opening track, “Senses” which is one of the best off the album and has radio airplay written all over it. The strong drums and catchy chorus really compliment the vocals. The guitar remains heavy, but matched with the softer vocals will appeal to an array of fans. “Contingency Plan” is much slower and sweeter than most of the album’s tracks and the delicate guitar riffs seem to coincide with the lyrics harmonically. “Away” has a more ambient guitar with felicitating bass and drums. Vocally speaking, this is one of their best tracks. Other songs worth mentioning are “22” and “Bitter”.

Dedset seems to be dead set on building a fan base within the Atlanta area, at least for now. Their next show is the CD Release on the 17th, but they will also be performing on August 14th at The Scene and again September 5th at The Local. If you can’t get enough of southern rock with an edge, this album is definitely up your alley.

RFR Rating:
Rock Fist Up (And head a bangin’)
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Dedset is:
Vocals/ Guitars- Fowler
Guitars/ Vocals- Money
Bass/ Vocals- Casey
Drums/ Percussion- Harris

www.myspace.com/dedset1
unturnedstone@yahoo.com