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Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
VOTE KUBERA @ NME.COM!!
Posted By Kubera @ 3:22 AM |
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Sunday, February 11th, 2007
Kubera review in Sandman Magazine, Feb issue
This is the first recording from the bradford four piece and with it comes their instantly memorable opener 'Don't Spit it', boasting a combination of Queens of the Stone Age flavoured riffs and Sam Wilson's powerful vocals sounding similar to Myles Kennedy and Scott Weiland, we have a band that exudes confidence.
'Freaks' especially showcases Sam Wilson's vocal range with falsetto harmonies and a loud chorus, interchangeable from the verse but still somehow works.
'A Friend like me' is a catchy song but shows some of the bands weaknesses as in some parts of the song the music does not live up to the vocals. The guitars gently scrape where they should be soaring with unbridled passion. Still, they are a band with elevated potential and with their keen ear for melody; I think they will go on to make some credible songs for a continuing Kurt Cobain fan base.
Words: John Murphy (He's a good kid in't he)
Posted By Kubera @ 9:46 AM |
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Sunday, February 4th, 2007
Kubera review in Mono fanzine, Btradford issue 9
Kubera are one of the latest additions to the ever growing bradford music scene, featuring ex-members of We are Thieves and Warm. Opening track Bend delivers a sexually charged slab of sludge-rock groove reminiscent of Superunknown era Soundgarden. Concise, well crafted and very catchy.
The drug induced trip of Crayon skies introduces a more angular side to Kubera's sound. With a 3/4 time signature, this is grunge with a dark edge and could comfortably sit next to any cut on an Alice in Chains or Queens of the Stone Age album. Final track bumjunkie continues in a similar tune to its predecessor. Not quite as memorable but a fine tune nonetheless.
Even though it is early days in the Kubera camp, these guys show all the signs of a quality heavy rock band in the making. It all sounds so effortless. They strike me as a band who dont give a fuck about current trends and are comfortable playing the music that they want to play. This can only be a good thing as we all know that 'fad' bands are like tins of beans on a conveyor belt, consumed and shit out within days of purchase. It's safe to say that Kubera wont be playing on Top of The Pops any time soon, (nobody will be playing TOTP case the fooking sack of cack was cancelled last year-Ed) but who wants to play alongside tossers like the Ordinary boys anyway?
Kubera offer a solid performance and a high quality production. to say this is a demo, it's a top notch recording. All instruments are well recorded and sit clearly in the mix. I'm not sure if they have played live yet, but when they do, let me know.
Words: Haydn Wilcoxs
Posted By Kubera @ 7:51 AM |
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Monday, January 1st, 2007
Kubera review Guitar & Bass Magazine.
"Hard to believe this is the first recording of the first three songs kubera have written, but thats the story. The bradford four peice dashed in to Ryburn recording studios and nailed these three rock anthems. Dont Spit it delivers huge riffs and introduces the remarkably professional voice of Sam Wilson; Freaks sets you to believe it is a ballad before rising walls of sound deliver something more reminiscent of Nirvana or Led Zep, and there's a hint of Fripp in the solo; A Friend like Me is hard rock with maybe a whiff of Bad Company." Guitar & Bass Magazine, February issue, Vol 18.
Posted By Kubera @ 5:53 PM |
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