The Vortex
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Dirty Soul - The Vortex Single Review
Single Review
In recent years, new Manchester bands have divided into two categories, those that choose to completely eschew the sound of their city and those that whole-heartedly embrace it and feed off it. The Vortex sit firmly and unashamedly in the latter category. Imagine a band as edgy and menacing as Oasis were in those heady, early days. Then throw in the dance sensibility of Happy Mondays and the bass groove of The Stone Roses and you are starting to get somewhere close to the sound of The Vortex. The only missing ingredients are a twist of 'Screamadelica' era Primal Scream and the sprinkling of modernity that a new band will inevitably bring to the party. 'Dirty Soul' is their debut single and what a joyous introduction it is. The guitars are as loose as a clown's pocket, whilst the subtle use of horns add a touch of genuine class. Newly added backing singer Jaxx's soulful vocal perfectly complements the Gallagher-esque rasp of front man Mike Price as the song takes hold of your entire body. Some may call it indie-dance. I just call it pure quality.
The 7" vinyl release is packaged as a double A-side and rightly so because 'Revolution Sometime' is another four minutes of baggy heaven. The vocals of Jaxx are again used sparingly but to total perfection as the pounding drum beat drives the song to a new level. Oh, and some chap called Bonehead plays on it too.
Prepare to be drawn into the vortex because resistance really is futile.
Gigs
- Sat 13th Dec 2008
- The VortexThe Roadhouse (Manchester)Under £5!
- The VortexThe Roadhouse (Manchester)
- Thu 18th Dec 2008
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