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Review The Lennox, January, 2006 by Steph Lach "Sometimes harking back to past eras can be the downfall of new bands, but Transaudio have struck gold with this stunning single. "Frequencies may return to the days of acid-house and early Primal Scream psychedelia, but they have their own, modern sound and created our song of the year. "The band that coined the phrase 'techno-rock' should have a lot to look forward to in 2006 if this is anything to go by"
"Jesus Jones is always a band which divides opinion. Some hated them, some thought they were ahead of their time. Transaudio have taken all the best bits from Jesus Jones (i.e, the music and not the singing/lyrics) added some Duran Duran rhythm and early Simple Minds synth twiddling and come up with two excellent tunes from Red Spirit Recordings. Frequencies is produced by DJ Colin Tevendale and how much he's done an Andrew Weatherall (he took Primal Scream's old tracks and turned them into career making Screamadelica) would be interesting to find out. Melding big guitars with squelchy synth noises makes Frequencies better than just an indie rock song but it all sounds slightly Nineties. "Second song Elixir if far more interesting and brings the Jesus Jones/Duran Duran/Simple Minds comparisons to the surface. With Acid House trippy vocals, a rhythm as solid as a Fort Knox door, Elixir is one medicine Transaudio should keep taking."
REVIEW (LiveWire) - Thursday, October 05, 2006
New single Reset Zero doesn't just offer you the opportunity to get up and dance; it damn near gives you an order. And you best obey lest you find yourself the only person in the room sitting alone at the table. With typically robust drumming and singer Scott Prentice's sultry tones giving the whole thing a flavour of maturity, Reset Zero is no amateur effort.Here is a band that have spent an age honing and tweaking their sound without ever straying away from the ever-reliable formula that made their name. "that's what you want" Prentice repeats as the track builds to a climax.We dont know what it is he insists we want, but its hard to disagree.Just give us it, whatever it is. Although the song is underscored by their familiar dance beat, there seems to be a hint of new influence on reset zero. Usually so strongly influenced by the likes of Primal scream and Kasabian, Transaudio seem to have allowed room in their melting pot for a touch of Depeche Mode's dark and mysterious tones - an effective, interesting mix. Prentice even sounds a little like the God like Dave Gahan at certain points in the song. B-side Echoes is a worthy partner to the title track and once again displays this bands ability to merge genres and produce fantastic results. On form and completely in touch with the direction they are heading, full marks for another superb single. Live Reviews TRANSAUDIO LIVE @ LUSH 24/2/06 BY STEPH LACH "PAISLEY on a friday night has been described as a haven for tracksuited youths,talentless buskers,aggressive beggars - and techno-rock bands from Dunbarton. Ok so its not that
bad, but Transaudio's presence at Lush, one of Paisley's hippest pubs
was a welcome respite from a typical weekend in the town. But what saves it
is the fantastic sound that the little venue generates. Between drummer Stephen Darroch and bass player Stephen McKean, Transaudio can boast one of the tightest and most wildly talented rhythm sections you're ever likely to hear.Darroch's dance-tainted beats add the techno dimension to the band's sound, but still manage to keep them just the right side of the rock boundary. McKean is a bass player in the mould of Gary "Mani" Mountfield ( of Stone Roses and Primal Scream fame), his imaginitive use of effects lay the foundation for new guitarist, Chris Brennan to smother the set in euphoria-laced, soaring guitar lines. Frequencies, the song LiveWire has hailed as a work of genius on more than one occasion, makes an early appearance in the set.On record, its flawless.Live, it develops an energy that takes it to a whole new level.To top up the electronic sound, Transaudio make use of samples, played back via a minidisk.A simple trick, but one that provides essential substance to the mix.You could call the minidisk the fifth member of Transaudio, and this band member doesn't anwser back or demand unreasonable riders. New song, Reset Zero, is the proof ,if any were needed, that Transaudio may be the elder statesmen of the Dumbarton music scene, but they haven't run out of ideas just yet.They ended the set with Higher, which gave singer Scott Prentice the chance to pay tribute to Primal Scream.As the song builds to an explosive climax, Prentice sings lyrics from Primal Scream's anthem Swastika Eyes. A triumphant night then for Transaudio and for the people of Paisley.This was an assault on the senses, one that leaves you smiling like a wee boy in a sweetie shop." LIVE WIRE: THE LENNOX : 10/3/06 Review of Nektar, Edinburgh gig(27/01/06) by Laura S of The Mag "Transaudio however, knew who they were and why they were there from the offset. They looked and sounded like they`d stepped straight out of 1990 being Morrissey meets Duran Duran and they even carried off the blue jeans and smart shoes (a fashion disaster ordinarily, but I`ll let them off for the throwback quality). The lead singer looked like he`d been doing it all his life, bashing his tambourine enthusiastically as he strutted around the stage, and with his tremendous crew cut (why don`t guys have them any more?!), he could have actually been Morrissey if you squinted a bit. "The whole band looked like they really knew what they were doing and the sound was exciting and impressive. Everyone was watching this band, you couldn`t not. As to why this was, well I think its simple; they bring back a look, sound and enthusiasm which is sorely missing these days" |