Muzic.net.nz Review
New Zealand music website www.muzic.net.nz have reviewed Down Falls An Empire.
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Album Review – Down Falls An Empire
I can’t believe that this time last year, I was doing a review on These Fall Walls two single EP and now, finally, their debut album has been released. It has been a long time coming since their first single ‘Walk Away’ debuted in May 2007.
I have to say that despite the long wait, it was worth it and These Fall Walls deliver an album packed full with commercial tracks while retaining a sense of trueness and diversity.
The album opens with ‘One Moment In Time’ which grabs you straight away with the opening riff and is just infectious with its “scream from the roof top” backing vocals.
The next single ‘Sweet December’ has recently been released as a single and is making headways in the charts. This is followed by ‘Lay It Out’ which slows the tempo right down and then brings back the rock beat intermittently.
Of course, successful tracks ‘Walk Away’; ‘Under The Shadows’ and ‘Fly Home’ all appear on the album.
The final track of the album ‘To The Loved And Lost’ starts slowly and is very melodic and showcases Steve’s vocal ability. It then builds up to a great mellow bassline and strong riffs. This would have to be my favourite of all the tracks.
All 12 songs fit together exceptionally well and you get a real sense of the band, their connection with each other and with you, the listener. This is one album worth the wait.
Written by BrendaF for www.muzic.net.nz
NZ Herald Feature
These Four Walls are featured in today’s NZ Herald. The band talks to Scott Kara about being an independent artist in NZ and the release of the new album.
Waikato Times Album Review
Here’s a good bit of press from the Waikato Times this week.
Album Review -Down Falls an Empire
4.5 out of 5 – review by James Thompson
Reproduced courtesy of The Waikato Times
Black River Drive, These Four Walls and Inverse Order at Altitude Bar, Hamilton
Altitude Bar
30 Alexandra Street, Hamilton
Heading South to make a Racket!
Details are fairly basic:
- $10 Door Sales
- Drink Specials
- 3 Awesome bands
Line-Up
Black River Drive: Move effortlessly between razorblade rock riffs and moments of reflection. Rock and roll swagger couples with strong songwriting and a unique vocal style result in a band that is destined to make its mark, both in NZ and internationally.
http://www.myspace.com/blackriverdrive
These Four Walls: The debut album ‘Down Falls An Empire’ is a bold, artistic statement from the band. It’s musically diverse, yet thematically consistent, taking the listener on a journey and presenting itself as a single piece of art as opposed to just a collection of songs. Ambitious for a debut album, the songs range in style from powerful guitar-driven anthems to melodic and beautiful passages but thoughout the band retain their individuality and identity. http://www.myspace.com/these4walls
Inverse Order: Incredibly diverse threading together soaring choruses, moments of brutality and moments of perfect fragility. http://www.myspace.com/inverseorder
Drive Town: Hailing from the bright lights of Auckland City, DRIVETOWN is a dynamic four-piece rock band with a live reputation as big as the sound they produce. Formerly called Afratone, the band’s new name reflects a change in direction and maturity make music that is at once catchy and likeable, but aggressive and penetrating at the same time. http://www.myspace.com/drivetown
http://www.jesterunderground.com
Black River Drive, These Four Walls and Decortica at Sterling Tavern, Waihi
Sterling Tavern,
122 Seddon St, Waihi
Three high-intensity Auckland based rockers heading down to Waihi for one night of prog-rocking mayhem.
Details are fairly basic:
- $10 Door Sales
- Drink Specials
- 3 Awesome bands
- ROAD TRIP?
Line-Up
Black River Drive: move effortlessly between razorblade rock riffs and moments of reflection. Rock and roll swagger couples with strong songwriting and a unique vocal style result in a band that is destined to make its mark, both in NZ and internationally.
http://www.myspace.com/blackriverdrive
These Four Walls: The debut album ‘Down Falls An Empire’ is a bold, artistic statement from the band. It’s musically diverse, yet thematically consistent, taking the listener on a journey and presenting itself as a single piece of art as opposed to just a collection of songs. Ambitious for a debut album, the songs range in style from powerful guitar-driven anthems to melodic and beautiful passages but thoughout the band retain their individuality and identity. http://www.myspace.com/these4walls
Decortica: very contemporary, almost futuristic rock. Breaking the mould, messing with your perceptions, making a statement of its intent. This is powerful music and of high quality… Nirvana-esque melodies curling around Soundgarden-sized riffs with a hidden core. http://www.decortica.com
http://www.jesterunderground.com
Black River Drive, These Four Walls and Inverse Order at the London Shed
The London Shed,
503 Pakuranga Road, Howick
Heading East to make a Racket!
Details are fairly basic:
- $10 Door Sales
- Drink Specials
- 3 Awesome bands
Line-Up
Black River Drive: move effortlessly between razorblade rock riffs and moments of reflection. Rock and roll swagger couples with strong songwriting and a unique vocal style result in a band that is destined to make its mark, both in NZ and internationally.
http://www.myspace.com/blackriverdrive
These Four Walls: The debut album ‘Down Falls An Empire’ is a bold, artistic statement from the band. It’s musically diverse, yet thematically consistent, taking the listener on a journey and presenting itself as a single piece of art as opposed to just a collection of songs. Ambitious for a debut album, the songs range in style from powerful guitar-driven anthems to melodic and beautiful passages but thoughout the band retain their individuality and identity. http://www.myspace.com/these4walls
Inverse Order: incredibly diverse threading together soaring choruses, moments of brutality and moments of perfect fragility. http://www.myspace.com/inverseorder
http://www.jesterunderground.com
Auckland, Waihi, Hamilton Shows Announced
These Four Walls are playing a few dates with Black River Drive over the next couple of weeks, starting Thursday the 24th at the London Shed in Pakuranga then moving south to Sterling Tavern in Waihi on Friday the 25th. We’re also playing in Hamilton on Friday October 2 so come along and check it out!
Down Falls An Empire Released Today
The long awaited album is now out in stores and available to purchase online. Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered the album through www.amplifier.co.nz – we hope you enjoy your limited edition copies.
For those of you still itching to get a copy of the album, you can now buy one just about anyhwere NZ music is sold. You can buy physical copies from JB-Hi Fi, Real Groovy, The CD Store and The Warehouse or if you prefer to save a couple of dollars and get a digital copy you can get those from iTunes, digiRAMA, Amplifier, Vodafone and Telecom. For more information and links to buy the album, visit www.downfallsanempire.com
Pre-Order Down Falls An Empire Now
Down Falls An Empire is now available for pre-order. We have a special offer for the first 500 fans who order online – reserve your copy now and on September 14 you will receive a personally autographed, limited edition 2 disc release of the album with four special bonus tracks. This won’t be available in stores and is strictly limited to the first 500 orders.
Check out the site www.downfallsanempire.com to pre-order the album and hear new tracks updated daily.
Album Release Show Ticket Pre-sales
Due to the huge demand for the album release show and the possibility of the venue reaching capacity, we’ve organised for tickets to be pre-purchased through Under The Radar.
Ticket holders will be guaranteed entry, so this is definitely recommended if you are travelling from out of town or planning on arriving later in the evening.
Non ticketed entrance will be handled on a first come, first served basis so be early if you want to avoid missing out on the night. Pre-purchased tickets and the door charge are both $10.
Hopefully though we’ll have room for all of you, we’re looking forward to an awesome night.
