This is one of the treats of 2005. "Repulsion Box" explodes from the first
minute to the last with
a brand of organic punk country that includes tense hypnotic chanting, whistles, handclaps and a ballsy devastating vocal perfromance from
Adele Bethel. It's one of the most original sounding records I have heard in a long time.
It takes a few plays for the songwriting to shine through. The guitars thrash around nicely but it isn't mindless
noise for the sake of it. "Dance Me In" and next single "Taste The Last Girl" are awesome treats that will leave those who
adored "Johnny cash" very happy indeed. "Taste The Last Girl" should be Number 1 forever in a fair world. It's a wonderfully confident and anthemic blast of power pop.
These songs are pure - no gimmicks, no over-production and no stylish quirks.
This band make Scotland sound the centre of the universe. From one
danger packed adventure to another,Repulsion Box sounds young, spikey, exciting and is over in 30 minutes - but it's a taste that should leave you coming back for plenty more.
(new single "Taste The Last Girl" will be released on August 15th in the UK on CD
and 7" Vinyl. They are working with Gareth Jones (erasure, Depeche Mode) on b-sides in London).