{"id":8557,"date":"2015-08-03T16:12:30","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T16:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-safe-to-say-hiding-games-ep\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:03:17","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:03:17","slug":"album-review-safe-to-say-hiding-games-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-safe-to-say-hiding-games-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Safe To Say – Hiding Games EP"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"\"From the offset if you were to ask me how to describe Safe To Say<\/b>, I would describe them as a glorious hybrid of some of the best emerging alt rock acts in recent years; Brand New, Citizen, Balance & Composure etc. That\u2019s not to say \u2018Hiding Games\u2019<\/i> is merely an imitation of those bands. If anything, it\u2019s on par with them and then some. Once you\u2019ve finished hearing ‘Hiding Games\u2019<\/i>, you\u2019ll be left with a fuzzy feeling of excitement in your stomach and pleading for more.<\/figure>\n

Safe To Say<\/b> execute the quiet-loud-louder dynamic brilliantly throughout. From the opening whispers on ‘Summer Sickness\u2019<\/i> that erupt in a thunderous fashion with winding guitars to <\/i>‘Lull (Heaven Knows)\u2019 with its soft guitars, harmonious male-female vocals and breezy drum work. Safe To Say<\/b> keep it varied and carefully paced throughout.<\/p>\n

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‘Bracelets\u2019<\/i> is a raucous, distorted blast of alt-rock that frankly makes you want to lose your shit the moment tribal-like drums come in. Add some playful \u201cwooh ooh ooh\u201d<\/i>\u2019s and a soothing outro and you have a contender for standout track. ‘When I\u2019m Not Home\u2019<\/i> proves to be a plucky emo rock number circa 2006; pure aggression, spiralling guitars and bombastic drums is what is on offer. The ebb and flow of loud and quiet elements is intriguing as the bridge sees the Canadian quartet settle in a comfortable intimate, acoustic setting before hitting back.<\/p>\n

Next the vibrant ‘Zoey\u2019<\/i> showcases a more \u201cpoppy\u201d side with its upbeat tempo and jangly guitars. It\u2019s a well-timed change to the controlled chaos that Safe To Say<\/b> have offered so far. ‘Zoey\u2019<\/i> proves to be a bright and catchy number that subtly retains the aggression on show elsewhere.<\/p>\n

Following the aforementioned ‘Lull (Heaven Knows)\u2019<\/i> comes ‘Near Enough\u2019<\/i>. Opening with Brad Garci\u2019s crying \u201cHey!\u201d<\/i> before settling into a bass-driven verse with atmospheric guitar strums giving way to a brief, rapturous chorus. After swaying back and forth between louder and quiet parts, the conclusion sees the quartet end the EP with thriving drum work and a children\u2019s choir sending the track home on a high.<\/p>\n

Over the course of six songs, Safe To Say<\/b> have left a lasting impression. Whilst not entirely original at times, ‘Hiding Games\u2019<\/i> is certainly favourable. Throughout there\u2019s subtle depth and a strong cohesiveness, both musically and lyrically.<\/p>\n

First impressions go a long way and with a collection of concise and varied alt rock songs, it\u2019s erm\u2026 safe to say that Safe To Say<\/b> have made their mark. Don\u2019t be surprised if this a band you\u2019ll be hearing a lot more of over the next 12 months. On this evidence, ‘Hiding Games\u2019<\/i> backs up any hype coming their way.<\/p>\n

4.5\/5<\/p>\n

‘Hiding Games\u2019<\/i> EP by Safe To Say<\/b> is out now on SideOneDummy<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Safe To Say<\/b> links: Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a>|Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Sean Reid (@SeanReid86<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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