Category Archives: The Contrast
The Contrast in Peterborough on 26-Aug-10
The Contrast in Peterborough on 26-Aug-10
The Contrast – “Unexpected” Live
Fan video of The Contrast performing an extended version of “Unexpected” Live at The Hand & Heart Beer Festival, April 2010. – Filmed by Luke Pasco.
“Unexpected” (written by David Reid) is from The Contrast’s new album, “God of Malfunction” – out now on Wicked Cool Records. Continue reading
The Contrast – “Unexpected” Live
Fan video of The Contrast performing an extended version of “Unexpected” Live at The Hand & Heart Beer Festival, April 2010. – Filmed by Luke Pasco.
“Unexpected” (written by David Reid) is from The Contrast’s new album, “God of Malfunction” – out now on Wicked Cool Records. Continue reading
The Contrast in London on 28-Jun-10
The Contrast in Peterborough on 04-Jul-10
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[Review] God of Malfunction – Powerpopaholic
Another good review for God of Malfunction.
The Contrast “God of Malfunction”
Based in the UK The Contrast are a tight power pop band that has stood the test of time. After a label change to Wicked Cool Records, they return with a bright shining gem of an album. Starting with the solid “Underground [...] Continue reading
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Liverpool IPO 2010
The Liverpool IPO is coming up again. From 25th May through to 1st June here are loads of great bands to choose from in Liverpool. Once again The Contrast will be gracing the stages of the Cavern Pub and the Cavern Club. on the same night (Friday May 28th). The full line up for the [...] Continue reading
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[Review] God of Malfunction – Amplifier
Another pretty good review for God of Malfunction
It’s hard to fault a band like the Contrast, even if they blatantly retread an oft-used retro rock formula that bears witness to ‘60s and ‘70s influences and betray an unrelenting enthusiasm that finds practically every tune elevated larger than life. Now signed to Little Steven’s Wicked Cool [...] Continue reading
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[Review] Coming Back to Life – Magnet Magazine
A cool review of the Coming Back to Life single has surfaced on the Internets.
With latest single “Coming Back To Life,” the Contrast brings you a sci-fi anthem that anyone can appreciate for its sophisticated musicianship. Led by Glasgow native David Reid, the U.K. group layers theremin, mellotron and other strings over [...] Continue reading
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[Review] God of Malfunction – The Paisley Umbrella
The Paisly Umbrella blog has posted an excellent review of God of Malfunction.
Peterborough, UK’s The Contrast have been at it for a while. A power pop band, a little psych, songs written around a Rickenbacker Jetglo 330, but a clean sound that didn’t really fit anywhere but power pop, although almost their own category. They [...] Continue reading