(2-track single promo/ 2003/ �RIVERSIDE RECORDS�)
Brand Violet bring a whole new meaning to sexy swagger within pure pop-rock music, as �Alien Hive Theme� literally soars as an instant classic anthem lifted into memory by singer Sally-Anne Marsh�s exquisitely versatile vocals and bass grooves that are too big for this mint song alone.
Hardly one-trick ponies, this 4-piece proceed to show something of a darker side with �Retrovision Coma USA,� coming on like a musical Addams Family, though the vibe is always upbeat and perpetually quirky. In fact the vibes from these two songs are so good, Brand Violet sound set to storm the charts with catchy music that is actually totally rocking too in its �pop� wake.
�Retrovision�� is sheer cool. Brand Violet� are no fools. 4/5 (STEVE RUDD)
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