Built By Snow: 'Noise'

‘Noise‘, Built By Snow’s debut effort, is a sprightly and sparky power-pop number - seven tracks laden with hooks, catchy choruses, three-part harmonies and decidedly retro keyboard effects.

It is impossible to listen to any of these songs without thinking of prime-era Weezer, which is no bad thing, although at times the vocals veer slightly into Stars In Their Eyes territory. Rivers Cuomo will either be flattered or terrified by a singer with a Talented Mr. Ripley-esque knack for impersonation.

There is nothing especially innovative about ‘Noise’, but it is nevertheless eminently listenable and likeable. The choruses, especially on ‘Radio’ and ‘Drag Away’, are big and memorable - and if the singer can find his own voice, these boys could have a big future.

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Written by Ashley Clark.