The jury’s still out, but my mind is made up. I don’t have the experience and know-how to accurately predict what will make it in this industry and what won’t, so I won’t pretend to. I do, however, know what aspects of music appeal most to me, and Croydon’s Pressure Drop has it. But everyone doesn’t see it like I do. In fact, many are practically calling for their heads saying it’s, “absolutely awful, unoriginal, droney, non-musical, shite.” And of course, we have my personal favorite, “Being caught performing autofellatio by my mum seems preferable to hearing ‘Peroxide Dreams’ again.” But, then there’s the other side of town claiming Pressure Drop’s the only way we can avoid an apocalypse. It’s truly a love-hate relationship for these South London youngsters.
Although I don’t think it’s anything groundbreaking par se, I can’t say it’s as shitty as the others think. When I first heard them, I’ll admit, I didn’t, and still don’t think, they could go all the way. They lack that spark that the Arctic Monkeys and Bloc Party had; nothing jumps out at me. Maybe it’s just the amateur recording, afterall, I’ve heard they’re great live. But I haven’t heard them live, so I wouldn’t know. Regardless, in the end we all must choose a side. What will yours be?
MP3: “Peroxide Dreams” – The Pressure Drop
MP3: “Youth Culture” – The Pressure Drop
