Album Review Rant-O-Bot by "SYTERIA"
Album Review
Syteria - Rant-O-Bot.
Syteria are the stroppy off spring of British Heavy Metal Rock Band
Girlschool. With Girlschool's talented Lead Guitarist Jackie Chambers
leading the pack. Jackie has been Lead Guitarist with Girlschool since 1999.
But when you are taking Syteria into account that is where the similarities
stop. For those of you that were lucky enough to see their far to quick tour
of South East Asia these girls and boys rock, but in a different more urgent
way than Girlschool. Far more Runaways/Joan Jett Solo than Iron Maiden or
Saxon.
Jackie 'Jax' Chambers guitar work is exemplary through out the entire twelve
songs , shredding her Axe at will when required . But the choice of other
players in the band is inspired .
Firstly and most notably is Julia ( All the Band Members Punkishly go by
their first names only. ) Julia is of Argentinian descent moving to the
United Kingdom after a succession of bands in her Home Country . This girl
has got what it takes, a great devil may care attitude , the image to carry
it off , and a voice born to sing Punk/Pop with attitude. The only male in
the band is Pablo ,Julia's Brother a hard hitting Drummer who gives
Syteria their ground work sound. ( His good looking South American visage
may also gain the attention of many of the female crowds at Syteria Gigs.)
Completing the Line up and the Rhythm Section is Kiera who lays down some
really groove laden Bass lines that make you want to shake , and she
completes the very good looking line up of this Band.
The album itself starts off with the athematic Revolution and after saying
that there really is not much more to say. The Track sounds exactly as the
title suggests , music to start a revolution to. The Band immediately gel as
one with Julia's voice out front demanding we do as she demands. Jackie
lays down the riffs whilst the other two lay down a rhythm to jump down the front .
Jackie also unleashes a guitar hero axe solo. Next up is the bands first
Single the provocatively titled When I Get Out Of High School. This has the
most catchy back beat and will leave you exhausted on the floor in
under 3 minutes. Other songs on the album stick to the Pop/Punk format , but
there is still plenty of room for variety with various members pushing their
way to the front on different songs . Many of them making you yearn for the
early days of the Mid Seventies when The Sweet and Suzi Quatro were the
Lords and Ladies of the Pop Single. I'm All Woman could easily become a
classic of it's time. If you only have time to listen to one song on this
album. This is it. The band in perfect harmony . The Rhythm locked down
tight, Jackie's axe breaking through, and Julia's voice pleading with you to
listen to her . The chorus becomes an ear worm living with you for days.
Good Luck to Syteria especially with this new album which is self financed
and has great album cover work. All the more reason to get yourself a copy.
I hope Girlschool and Syteria can live together in unity , but I hope even
more they can both achieve the success they deserve.
Songs
Revolution.
When I Get out Of High School.
Complication.
Sheeple .
I'm All Woman.
Get A Life.
Stupid Girl.
Loner.
Hypocrite.
Loner.
Kamikaze.
If.
New World Order.
Syteria are.
Jackie- Lead guitar and Backing Vocals.
Julia- Lead Throat.
Kiera- Bass guitar and vocals.
Pablo- Drums and Vocals.
Written by Mott The Dog and Hells Bells.
http://www.syteria.co.uk/music.html