The Trade, now something of a musical institution in Dundee, have released their second full album ‘Fu-Go.’ Following on from their 2010 debut ‘Lie in the Dark,’ it’s a much more varied and developed effort.
Kicking off the album, 'Amsterdam' sets the stall out with hard hitting guitar riffs and some excellently catchy lyrics. 'The Fall', rumoured to be the lead single off the album continues in the same vein and is probably the strongest song on the album driven by recent addition Sean Hollowmind on drums and typically hitting vocals from front man Ross Milne.
'Missing Out', 'Big Chunk O’ Crackleback' and 'I Want What You Want' are more traditional Trade rockers with copious amounts of filthy guitar riffs and solos. 'I Want What You Want' in particular stands out with a Jet-like chorus which is sure to be a huge hit throughout the band’s upcoming tour. 'Beauty And The Beast' highlights the influence of inimitable bassist Drew McLaren, ranging from intricate bass lines to driven fuzz, giving the song real depth.
'Thankless, 'Daddies [sic] Twisted', 'Lie Like You Wanna Lie' and acoustic closer 'Lady Get Over You' show another level to the band. They’re much moodier and darker than the traditional rocky style the band are known for. The latter half of the album is much more subdued than the opening which really grabs the listener’s attention, but it’s positive to hear the experimentation of a confident and comfortable band.
Penultimate track 'Lifelines' begins deceptively flat before exploding into life with McLaren again coming to the fore alongside Milne’s strong vocals.
Overall it’s a solid offering from the Dundee quintet and will do more to establish their reputation as a band who are well worth a listen and definitely worth a visit if they’re gigging in your area.
'FU-GO' is available now.
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Kicking off the album, 'Amsterdam' sets the stall out with hard hitting guitar riffs and some excellently catchy lyrics. 'The Fall', rumoured to be the lead single off the album continues in the same vein and is probably the strongest song on the album driven by recent addition Sean Hollowmind on drums and typically hitting vocals from front man Ross Milne.
