Boomin
Artist: Boomin
Album: Original Junkie
Label: Townsend/Universal
Rating: 5/5
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Boomin are a pop/rock band and have released their new album, Original junkie. If you’re the type of person who likes to bring out the air guitar every now and again, this is the perfect album to do it too. With strong and impressive guitar melodies throughout, as well as the cool use of the drums and not forgetting the amazing vocals, this is sure to get you up on your feet!
The trio formed in 2006, and consist of Adam, Edd and Rory who are from Wigan and are often compared to the successful band, Green Day. They pride themselves in having ‘the perfect pop rock anthems’ and ‘addictive choruses and hooks.’ The talented band has enjoyed many festivals and events at such places as: Liverpool Echo Arena, Leeds Festival, Blackpool Empress Ballroom plus many more. Not only have they played at fantastic venues, they have also enjoyed supporting popular acts such as The Script, McFly, Pixie Lott and Craig David to name but a few.
The album continues to live up to the bands persona with upbeat tempos and the indie, rock feel but still with an element of pop. The band have an intriguing opening to the album in which we can hear one of the lads testing out the microphone, then the lyrics ‘are you ready to bounce’ kick in, followed by an impressive fast speed playing of drums and guitar combined.
The song ‘Original Junkie,’ which is the title of the album, is the third track on the album but is the song that highlights the vibe of the band the best. The way in which they change the tempo of the song half way through this particular song, in my opinion, defines the band and the type of band they are. This song promises for a fantastic rest of an album.
‘Kill the DJ’ is an honest opinion on what they think about music in general. With the fantastic vocals, this only emphasises the bands passion in what they do and what they want to give to their fans. ‘Just a cover band’ starts off slow with an introduction to a playing piano, then out comes the signature guitar playing with impressive skills to follow. The heavy drums and guitar highlight the message that they want to tell people that they aren’t just a cover band, which they certainly are not!
The rest of the songs indulge in guitar reefs, fantastic vocals to follow suit, and upbeat drumming to add that little extra touch. In my opinion, this album is truly fantastic and grasps the pop/rock vibe in an interesting way. It is perfect to sit down and listen to, but be warned you will be on your feet, dancing away in no time!