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Whistleblower EP
Tracklisting 45
The Frightening
Stuck (LIve)
Review '"Whistleblower' opens with the fantastic
‘45’, ripping into my CD player with an
edgy bass intro from Matthew Jepson. Lead singer Jimmy
Frith works his magic over this and the track has
a definite Nirvana quality to it. This is a gem of
an indie track that causes its own fuss and makes
you want to listen on, and when you do you get a real
sense of the introspective lyrics and angsty nature
of the song. Yet, unlike so many whiny bands that
are kicking around these days, Finka maintain an edgy
rock sound that keeps interest and energy running
high throughout.
‘The Frightening’, although
a totally different sound, is equally great. Frith
is like a grainy Chris Martin who can "do”
Cobain, and his astounding vocals are showcased in
this track. The melody soars over excellent guitar
work from Adam Coy, and this is a song that should
and will be heard as a stadium anthem. It’s
a perfect example of what indie music should sound
like, in my personal opinion anyway.
The final track, ‘Stuck’,
is a live recording, and my god these guys can reproduce
their studio sound live. The lyrics are thought-provoking,
the rhythm is spot on and the band really works together
perfectly. There’s also a great balance between
lead vocals, harmony and instruments, resulting in
what is a flawless sound. Finka have been compared
to the Doors, and Echo and the Bunnymen, which can
only be a very good thing. After hearing this I think
I’ve found a new band to love – I’m
determined to see these guys live. " Marie-Clare Kelly,
www.joyzine.co.uk
