Capguns

Night
Capguns are one of a kind. Not only because of their phenomenal music but also because they are from North Wales and actually good at something. I don't mean to sound cruel but google "famous North Walians" and it'll prove my point. After browsing for 5 minutes the most noteworthy candidate for status as the most famous North Walian ever to exist appeared to be a footballer for Wrexham Football Club. The reason for this void of talent is that Sheep, in North Wales, out-number people 10 to 1 and the human population is comparable to that of Sheffield.

These factors, irrelevant though they may be, make it all the more amazing that North Wales has produced such an amazing band who appear to have honed their technique so beautifully and gained some serious kudos on the nationwide music scene. Another thing that never ceases to amaze me is how well-versed the band are in a live situation; after witnessing them live twice now, I've been left in awe after their performance. The reason for this review is that I've recently been given a copy of Capguns forthcoming studio offering, Night, and I've been blown away by its quality.

The feel is of a band that is totally comfortable with their sound and have set out to create a selection of great songs that give you a cross-section of themselves in order to expose you to a little bit of each element of their sound. If I were asked to compare them to any other bands I would probably put them somewhere between atmospheric-metal veterans ISIS and instrumental post-rock band Explosions in the Sky. Layers of atmospheric, delay ridden guitar blend with chord based bass playing to create a mood of gentle anaesthesia only to have it riven by crushing, metal-tinged, riffs of mammoth proportions. Closer Atlas (Flow) provides a great end to a really impressive EP and displays the kind of thing that Capguns excel at.

I've heard plenty of bands that employ a similar style to Capguns but this band seem to pull it off with spectacular aplomb. There is a future in music for Capguns, I'm sure of it. 8/10