Review: The Hot One Two – Superbia
Self Release (November 10th 2023)
Reviewer: Grant Foster
I love the band name. They hail from Cambridge, forming in 2017, but after signing a management deal in 2022, the band have started to climb the ladder. Or as their bio states, ‘Achieved escape velocity!’
The Hot One Two straddle a fine line between modern rock bordering on metal, but also incorporating old school flourishes in their material. And I think they are the better for it. First thing you notice is how sonically good the album sounds. The separation has been handled well.
The album is based on the 7 deadly sins. Something I’m sure I’ve experienced fully already in my life!
‘The Fray‘ is an explosive opening.
And it doesn’t let up. ‘Tie Me Down‘ is exactly what you think it is about and has a shuffle in the verse that harks back to the 70’s by the chorus is pure modern.
The band seem to have taken the time to get their ‘sound’ in the rehearsal room and it pays off.
No more than on ‘Is It Hot‘ which starts like old school Maiden and has a delicious verse and chorus combo.
‘Something Teal‘ is more brooding, and heavy as hell, but all the better for it.
‘God Forsaken Blues‘ isn’t your typical blues song. It stomps. In hob nail DM’s.
‘Demon Daze‘ starts with the plugging in of a guitar and then rumbles along on a bass line and power trip guitar. ‘Rolling Stone‘ is a definite old school driver. Melodic guitar, lots of space in and around the course, hints of Black & Blue (remember them?!) This could and should be a future single!
‘Playing With Fire‘ switches the heavy end back on and ‘Feeling Good‘ is mixing Def Leppard with Dirty Looks. And that, is a compliment.
The Hot One Two. Keep an eye on these guys. They have that certain something and I think it’s only going to nurture and get better, the longer they are in the game.
Tracklist:
01. The Fray
02. Tie Me Down
03. You’ve Got It (I Want It)
04. Is It Hot
05. Feeling Good
06. Something Real
07. God Forsaken Blues
08. Demon Daze
09. Rolling Stone
10. Playing With Fire
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