Review:
'MORENAS, THE/ CARBON PLAN/ ANISON'
'London, Holborn, Parker's Place, 13th April 2005'
- Genre: 'Rock'
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So, one week later I return to Parker Place with high hopes after having witnessed a great band last week ( http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=2309 ). I notice that the crazy barrier has been moved forward a metre (still can't see any reason why it's there though?).
First up are the sounds of ANISON who definately start the evening well. Great vocals which are fresh but still are suited in a rock setting. I'd certainly like to see what happens to these guys.
Second are CARBON PLAN. Very much a classic rock sound but in a modern setting. Good riffs and guitar solos.
Finally the crowd fills up for THE MORENAS to head onstage. Now there's been a few mixed reviews on this site for the band, so I was uncertain how they'd be tonight. Since seeing them 2 months previous they've built up a small following of fans and are all the better for it. A smaller venue that's packed is always better than a large empty one. The band's sound is certainly bigger than this small bar in Holborn, and on this showing surely larger pastures await them.
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Soundwise they are akin to The Darkness minus Justin Hawkins' stupid face and voice, plus an extra injection of AC/DC, poured into a mould of Jet. All the stage antics are there, including a bass guitar like a christmas tree.Lead singer Paolo seemed to be trying almost too hard some times, but there's no doubting the amount of energy and commitment he puts into his performance. The bassist hammered out some dextrous lines whilst simultanously jumping all over the tiny stage. Special credit to the drummer who managed very adroitly to keep these livewires together and sparking continually.
Overall, a good night. Three bands who showed great promise and gave the crowd exactly what they came looking for. Sorted.
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author: Ben Broomfield (pics by the author)
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Was at the gig and saw a great new band called The Carbon Plan. Any one know where I can find out more about them, where they're playing next?
Great guitar sounds and tunes.
------------- Author: Lou2005
20 April 2005
The second picture is the lead singer from The Crabon Plan NOT Morenas
------------- Author: Lou2005
20 April 2005
oops I mean The Carbon Plan!
------------- Author: Lou2005
21 April 2005
They're having their website built at the moment, search the web in a month and you might find a website.
------------- Author: Ben Broomfield
26 April 2005
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