By Daffs (TwoDaff)
West Midlands based Esore Alle, pronounced “Ez-Or Al-Lee” are an alternative rock band currently made up from AJ (Vocals and rhythm) Dan (Bass) with session players and friends Tyler Wilson (Lead Guitar) and Josh Hudson (Drums).
After meeting at Bimm institute, Birmingham, they quickly bonded over similar musical tastes including The Smiths, Beatles, Queen, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and many more, they became friends leading to them writing together. Their debut single ‘Tizer’ was released on 24th July 2022, a solid start in my opinion. The song according to the band was about their frontman’s “struggles with his inner dialogue”
The intro has ‘Buzzcocks/Undertones’ feel to it initially, it has that late 70’s new wave/mod revival vibe in my opinion, its got bags of energy, great rhythm and cool vocal range, it does have a great feel to it. “Take it slowly, ooh baby there’s no need to worry” There are some great drum fills throughout driving the song, add to that a steady throb of a bassline, and some cool lead riffs give it that punk/mod/new wave edge…very impressive and really well put together.
“A steady throb of a bassline”
So, this brings us to their latest release, due out on 10th August 2022. The title is ‘Life’s a Bitch’, and let’s face it we have all used the term at some point…because, well, sometimes it is. According to the band it’s a singalong song and a fan favourite at their shows, inspired by a bitter break up and the utterance from AJ’s Nan “Life’s a bitch and then you die” a term that stuck and morphed into this song. His Nan told him to ignore all the things his ex was saying because they’ll regret it one day because… “life’s a bitch and then you die” She’s actually at the end of the track singing the last line.
Again, I was privileged to gain a sneak preview and an early listen to Life’s a Bitch, it’s got different feel to it, more laid back yet still packing an energetic punch. A deep resonating bassline with a chiming almost soulful guitar lead introduces you to the spoken title, from there it picks up the pace with a groovier edge, almost funk like guitars play over that deep bass line.
“A groovier edge”
The rolling vocal is polished smooth and delivered with ease, interrupted with occasional almost spoken lines, I kind of get a slight hint of The Twang possibly, before the chorus kicks in with backing vocals. “Baby, maybe we could use some time apart” Part way through there is a clever key change and this just adds to the whole thing, giving it depth. As the track builds, and the vocal becomes more desperate, more edgy, soaring lead solos add to feeling. The song progresses to crescendo before the we end on a “Life’s a bitch then you die” coutesy of AJ’s Nan!
“Vocal is polished smooth and delivered with ease”
On the back of these two singles, I predict big things for Esore Alle, already sounding very much accomplished in the way their songs are put together, offering a variety of sounds, drawing on their influences obviously, they have a distinct and unique sound and I for one am already looking forward to what else they have to offer.
Esore Alle are on the bill for Awayday Radio All Dayer event in Sheffield on September 3rd and are set to headline at the HMV Empire in Coventry on September 30th.
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