If you were to capture both Kids in Glass Houses and Daggermouth before brutally blending them and adding a Drop Dead shirt or two, North Wales’ THROUGH COLOUR‘s ‘Dream in Black and White’ would undoubtedly be the result. Better than ‘not bad’, not quite ‘great’, Through Colour have undoubtedly superglued, nailed and thoroughly attached themselves to the ever-present fence. Like many of their peers –Deaf Havana and Young Guns, anyone? – they are definitely one for the indie-emo masses, but don’t worry, coloured eyeliner is optional.
‘Kids of Cancer’ is catchy, poppy and the obvious choice for MySpace profiles everywhere. With a massive chorus and toe-tapping verses, it’s almost the credible alternative to much undeserved anthem The Blackout‘s ‘Children of the Night’. ‘Raise Your Glass’ follows suit similarly; cheesy vocal hooks from frontman Steve White and co are ever present, but there’s no denying that it works well. Save Us From Sorrow’ sounds like Bowling for Soup gone serious and ‘Sunsets’ is neither here nor there in regards to the weight of it’s predecessors, but it’s a good attempt regardless.
In the UK music scene today, it seems like almost every band is boasting Through Colour‘s brand of bouncy, almost-emo pop rock. In a scene full of copies, Through Colour don’t quite stand out, but by no means do they blend into the realm of has-beens and never- will- bes.
OLIVIA JAREMI