Slow Blood are an Edinburgh based trio exploring the boundaries of alt-rock, noise, goth and pop. The band have developed their intense sound over two singles, with debut 'Demon Speed' and their most latest offering 'Prayer'. Consisting of Gregor McMillian (bass & vocals), Gareth Anderson (drums) and Mike Bryant (guitar & vocals), the band have worked closely with Rod Jones of Idlewild fame to build a distinct musical identity.
'Prayer' opens with a distorted soundscape before booming drums are introduced. The production of the track is dark and ominous and the simple guitar riff shows this. Its fair to say that the Slow Blood lads know exactly what they're doing here. On 'Prayer', the experimentation is plain to see and this only adds to the character of the track as a whole. The chorus transitions from double time to half time over the space of two bars giving the tune a sense of urgency that could have been lacking without. The six beat drum break in the second verse is a touch of class giving the track a much sought after groove element. It's on these little musical phrases that Slow Blood thrive. The song finally builds to a distorted, riff heavy middle eight before crashing into the final chorus.
Slow Blood have created something unique here by coupling anthemic choruses and bone-crunching riffs to achieve a brilliant second single. The groove laden, dark instrumentation works well with the high pitched harmonized vocals making 'Prayer' a tune to wrap your ears round right now.
Check out the video for 'Prayer' below.
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