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Leeds trio The downfall
first pricked up national press ears in 1999, when their ‘Roadkill’ demo
was reviewed in KERRANG! magazine - “...there’s heaps of energy in their
sound…- KKK”. At this point the members were only just 16! Several demo
EP’s followed and in 2003 the band self released the ‘Atrofeed’ mini
album and extensively toured the UK. By spring 2004 The downfall had
signed with local independent label Voltage Records (Bradford, UK), and
their label debut album ‘Transporter’ is due for release through Voltage
Records/Pro Sonic distribution (via Plastic Head) on 24th October 2005.
"To be honest I've never seen The Downfall before, never heard a single
note played by this lot before, I've heard good things, don't get me
wrong, but I've never been to a gig to see them play, call it laziness I
guess... I am truly foolish. The Downfall have probably put together the
most honest, heartfelt, powerful recording I've heard in an age... I
can't recommend this highly enough”. 5 out of 5 Leeds Music Scene,
2003
“...yet another immense offering from what is quite simply one of the
best bands in the country…” Manilla Magazine, 2003
“Rock music that is as fresh and urgent as 'Swandive' is a rare
commodity these days...” (‘Swandive’ is featured on the ‘Atrofeed’ mini
album). Radio 1 (One Music), 2003
“ ‘Atrofeed’ is an ingenious concoction of storming melody and frenetic
fretwork, accessible yet brutal. This well produced EP boasts no less
than six stunners including the hook laden post hardcore gem ‘Flux’ and
the brightly coloured rollercoaster band anthem ‘Problem #1’. The
Downfall deserve your attention” FiveMilesHigh, 2003
“Overall, a fantastic album from a band that is certain to make a big
mark on the scene before long. Compared to a lot of CDs we receive, this
one really does stand head and shoulders above the competition.” 4.5
/ 5 Best of British Underground (BBU), 2003
“…‘Flux’ in particular reminds you of the halcyon days of American
hardcore when Bob Mould, Dave Smalley and their ilk strode the world.
That’s pretty high praise, really…above average does the release a
disservice, it’s actually very good.” Live Club, 2004
“This mini album was first released last year on the back of an
extensive UK tour. It met with rave reviews….'Seven Seconds' is a mini
classic all in itself. It isn't just punk, or emo, or whatever, but an
excellent pop song which doesn't have to pander to commerciality. This
song deserves a single release in its own right.” Sandman Magazine,
2004
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