Review - Fake Gold - Sink Before You Swim

Review - Fake Gold - Sink Before You Swim

Fake Gold - Sink Before You Swim

The first show my old band was meant to play, Fake Gold covered for us and our first show we did play they played after us about 3 years ago. As both new bands we played on the same bill with these guys alot and got to know them very well. We even camped next to each other at Hevy without realising we were both going. So I'm stoked to see their second release out and that they didn't break up. After their first release Cold Eyes in Jan 13 I was looking forward to hearing the new line up and Sams vocals without added illness.

These guys are pretty spread out over the UK at times so they make do with what that have time for. They pour heart into every live show, climbing on the highest possible thing they can. 

With a weekender on the way in May (23rd - 26th) they have a few dates to fill, so get in touch if you want to stick these guys on. Playing Adam & Eve in Birmingham with Trading Places, Acres and Echoes on the 26th of May. Page link HERE  

Anyway. First off on the 4 track E.P is "Summer is over". As more of a melodic hardcore band there is a little melodic intro riff that sets the E.Ps overall feel. For some of the happiest guys I know their lyrics are very sad. "Winter forever, no sign of summer, permanent bitter life, it's hard enough without this struggle I'm done walking on eggshells".  But thats the beauty with music, it gives you a chance to vent. 

A big Comeback Kid influence I can hear. Leads you in to a nice bass break and a chance to scream back at Sam. 

"No more" comes straight in with Karstens trademark marksmanship on the tom and cymbal work. Clocking in at just over a minute mark its a fast paced song. With a tempo change near the end that I've grown to love from this band. Full of energy "No Less" is next up. A well balanced mix of riffs and breaks, melodics and chug. Again the fast paced tom rolls impress and the bass cuts through the bridge. This track has been done well with the low end coming through.The last verse reminds me of More than Life. 

The final song "For Better, For Worse" is the stand out track for me. I love the touché blasts

at the start. Chris has worked the tones right and this track really shows Fake Gold in my eyes, pleasing riffs and tempo changes. Perfect ending for this release because it leaves you wanting more, I want to hear more songs like this one. 

It's a good release from the lads. And like I said I'm glad they managed to get it out and get back out there!

 Check their Band camp HERE  

 And their Facebook HERE