Dream In Black And White
Hailing from the sunny island of Anglesey, these five school friends have certainly grown up a lot since performing under their old name My Turn To Kill. Now called Through Colour they have served up a slice of summer in musical form with their debut mini album entitled “Dream In Black And White.”
They have come a long way since forming from the ashes of their previous band, where they were just angry young teenagers, content with screaming about small town mentality. Now they have seen the world and have had new experiences to share with the listener.
This is evident from the opening chords of “All Singing All Dancing Baby” which is a feel good track all about leaving the town you grew up in, and realising there is a whole world for you to discover. With lyrics such as “A journey into hopes and dreams, things to remember,” you can’t help but think this is the path this band are talking right now. Accompanied by a catchy and light sounding sound, it’s all about being positive.
The great thing about this ep is that each track is anthemic, with tunes that will be difficult to stop humming at every occasion. “Sunsets” is superb bass driven track which strikes into your heart and questions what you wish to make with your life. Ending with a staple “woah woah,” Through Colour dare you to forget about them.
“Raise Your Glass” and “Kids Of Cancer” demonstrate they haven’t any of their anger and desire that was born with the frustrations of being raised in a small community. This aggressive and harder edge builds to a raw side which you wouldn’t think was possible based on other areas of the ep.
Coming from Romesh Dodangoda’s stable at Longwave studios which has seen him produce records from the likes of Kids In Glasshouses and The Blackout, Through Colour are in good company and their sound isn’t very far from their Welsh counterparts.
One of the defining features of the band is vocalist Steve White’s ability to hold a long note where required and to make the listener really believe in what he saying. Something other wannabe bands in this genre struggle with.
Overall this is solid offering from a young band that have a lot going for them. Through Colour have laid a good foundation in order to move onto a more unique sound. In order to set themselves apart one feels they will need to be a bit more adventurous in their music. But with the optimism and ambition shown there is no reason why they can’t be huge.
Manoj Koeri
