Souther Still "Dizziness & Darkeness" (Open Plan Records 2006)

Souther Still find some Souther Man

London based Anglo-Kiwis Souther Still have plundered some core influences for their latest release 'Dizziness & Darkeness'. Described as country-folk, the four-piece band consists of Kevin Stokes (guitar), Bradley Pulze (vocals, guitars), Karl Schasching (bass) and Tim Hughes (druns,keyboards) - all the songs come from the main songwriters Pulze & Stokes. With the demise of talented London based groups such as Grand Drive and The Vessels, Souther Still will have their work cut out making an impression in the UK.

And that is a great pity because the band are blessed with Bradley Pulze's superb voice and songs that pull the listener in after each listen. The evocative 'White Lies' shows this band have the ability to write songs that show that they sit head and shoulders above some of the much touted overrated UK bands. On 'Love's Left This Town' the band have produced one of the best songs of the year, a highlight of this excellent record.

Date review added:  Sunday, November 12, 2006
Reviewer:  Andy Riggs
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