The Shermans - Single - Venom
Well, one thing's for sure - The Shermans kick up a pretty punchy sound that's pretty distinctive and nicely instant. And, 'Venom' cuts straight to the chase here with a memorable guitar and drum intro before the impassioned vocals interrupt proceedings and 'Venom' starts to unfold.
The Shermans sound relies quite a lot on short, concise guitar riffs and fills that nestle in amongst the vocals, unerringly side-by-side making a strong and punchy statement. Add to that the military-esque percussive work and stabbin' bass and you've got a sound with heart, soul and attitude. And so it's no surprise that The Shermans' new single 'Venom' is built on those very same foundations - a robust, at times almost quirky, backbeat that at times vies with the vocals for prominence but always manages to work out just fine.
Although they hail from Stirling in Scotland, The Shermans sound is as British as Blackpool Tower; retaining a jagged rawness of feel that suggests punk roots and having a real earthy heart The Shermans' pop-rock is as solid as it is viable. 'Venom', with it's catchy 'lah lahs' and infectious air-guitar-friendly riffs is a real solid worker and gets stronger with repeat plays - radio friendly and hard-driven, 'Venom', with good DJ exposure, could very well catch on!
The Shermans 'Venom' comes in two mixes here and is supported by 'You're Just Not Getting Enough'; more staccato guitars, more metronomic drums, more lethal bass and the same enthusiastic and typically British vocals. A great 'B' side and very much an equal to its bigger brother, 'Venom'. All-in-all a really good piece of commercial rockin' work from The Shermans - and 'lang may yer lum reek' I say!
Peter J Brown aka toxic pete (http://www.toxicpete.co.uk/)
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THE SHERMANS – VENOM – PLATFORM
Solid, driving Indie Rock with plenty of vigor and melody – a rousing call to arms for those missing Ocean Colour Scene…
http://www.subba-cultcha.com/singles.php?id=29
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The Shermans' previous single, 'Calling It Wrong' reached number twenty three in the UK indie charts, and follow up single 'Venom' is surely a strong contender for an even higher chart position, as this is maddeningly catchy indie-rock at its best.Everything about 'Venom' is guaranteed to get stuck in your head. Bouncing along on irresistible, oomp-pa drumbeats, 'Venom' is jam-packed with wickedly sharp vocal hooks, as mainman Shaun Aitcheson always takes care to emphasise 'Venom's infectious indie-rock beats. Whether he's bouncing his vocals off angular drumbeats, or contributing smoother, poppier vocals to the more melodic sections, Shaun always hits the mark. At times, his voice is given an extra boost from barely-there backing vocals, which sees 'Venom' take on an anthemic edge, and threaten to become more than just a catchy indie hit.As a B-side, 'You're Just Not Getting Enough' is expected to lag behind the A-side, and lag it certainly does. 'You're Just Not Getting Enough' has all the clunkiness of a live performance, with little of the energy. Built on an interestingly military, marching drumbeat, this song has a rock-solid, intriguing base that completely dominates the handful of twangy chords and Shaun's vocals. The Shermans seem to be enamoured with this unusual beat, and believe it's enough to carry the song. But, after the novelty has worn off, 'You're Just Not Getting Enough' doesn't really have much else to offer, apart from a great base beat.The fact that the B-side isn't half as good as the A-side, isn't really that much of a surprise. 'Venom' is the main attraction here, and it's a song that should set the indie-rock charts alight. (4 stars - Jessica Thornsby) http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/10572
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