Hi there. My name is Rooster and I have a problem. I can’t let go of the 90s. Let’s face it, those that had the chance, nay, were lucky enough to be teenagers through the 90s witnessed some epic music. I’ve had to rely on tracing back through my CD collection to get my fix.
However, yesterday I was made aware of a new demo track by the band Cute Machines. Before listening I was excited as a) it features three mates of mine, two of which I have known for more than half my life, and b) I was given notice that this project was in the works on Christmas Eve, but was not expecting to hear something so soon.
I don’t normally like to give a review on the basis of listening to just one track. But dammit, I’ve been listing to the demo to ‘Babel’ consistently (I’m onto listen #11) and thought it was worthy of putting it out there… I want more!
Cute Machines are definitely brining the 90s tones back. It’s very Stone Temple Pilots-ish, (well, this track is), with the sparkly, flowing guitars in the chorus with the big vocal harmonies and catchy melody, and the verses with their simple riffage and driving drums.
Here’s the jist… for those that have been wanting a new Melodyssey track (I don’t want to be making a big deal out of this, but there’s a big elephant in the room which is that Cute Machines features brothers Vincent – Clint and Dan from Melodyssey), this will be the closest you’ll get. Personally, I think it’s a different sound, but there are some little hints in there (Clint’s guitar parts are pretty recognisable). Dan Cunliffe’s vocals are so Scott Weiland in this, it’s uncanny.
Long story short (this is SUPPOSED TO BE a Snack Size Review), I can’t wait to hear the rest of the EP. If ‘Babel’ is just a small hint of what is to come, then we’re in for an epic listen.
-Rooster
PS… Scotty… you’re such a band whore… love your work man 
