(Independent Release)
Hailing from Winston, North Carolina, the quartet in NORM (Nature Of Rebel Minds) are one the brightest rock talents to emerge from the Tar Heel state. Nick Branscome on lead vocals and guitar, Austin Blakleon guitar, Austin Needham on bass and Koury Pounds on drums and vocals. The band's debut, 'Not Ready For The Party', is a solid recording that is authentic with loads of swagger and attitude. Bringing elements of alternative metal, hard rock, and some grunge into a volatile mixture that will certainly please most rock fans. The band make it perfectly clear once you press play, they are here to rock your ass off, and certainly the songs on display here are pure evidence of that fact. The anger seething in the song "Wicked Lady" is a irresistible slice of catchy hard rock that goes for the throat. Other rockers sure to satisfy are, "Not Ready For The Party", "Genocide", "Beyond The Grave" and "There Will Be Blood". All the songs on this album showcase good musicianship and alienating themes we can all relate to...but it's ultimately the music that wins us over in the end. While there are undoubtedly influences of many different kinds of music genres in the band's sound. I find their music to be decidedly their own and consistently some of the best and most unique rock and roll out there. 'Not Ready For The Party' is an impressive debut from NORM. If the songs on this album are any indication of their future direction in music, their next album should be one of the most eagerly anticipated releases to lookout for.. For now, we have this highly enjoyable debut to rock out to.- Tony @ The Dedicated Rocker Society
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