Exile Parade – Hit The Zoo

Releasedate: 02-02-2012; Label: Suburban Records
By: Sabine van Gameren

The British formation Exile Parade started back in 2006. Their aim is Britrock and says to be inspired by Oasis. For their album “Hit The Zoo” they were actually working with Owen Morris (Oasis producer). It’s out now.

“Hit The Zoo” has a strong body, quite faster than you might have expected after reading their intro. The band let the guitars drive the music and the vocals may seem a bit dramatic, when words are repeated just once or twice too often . As if they don’t believe the listener would get their point before that. First song that really stands out on the album is the track “Mach Schau”, it has some catchiness that is a little different than what you heard before, a step away from the standard they have set for themselves. Unfortunately the track “If Im Not Famous” they sort of fall back into a more cheesy theme and this sets the contrast within the album. The album leaves you with a sweet taste after all as the closing track “Shadows” comes with some experimental parts and electronics that you did not see coming.
“Hit The Zoo” is a varied album, showing the bands highs and lows, but show a band that has the potential to be a very interesting live sensation.

Line Up:
Lomax – Vocals
Chris Owen – Lead Guitar
Phil Hennessey – Rhythm Guitar/Vocals
Dave Hennessey – Bass, Mutchy – Drums

Tracklist: 01. Fire Walk with Me 02. Moviemaker 03. Mach Schau 04. Hello Blue 05. If I’m Not Famous 06. The Longest Day 07. Life of Crime 08. Get Your Gun Boy 09. Astronaut 10. Man Is Sick 11. Shadows

Links:
Exile Parade Official