WHITE PIGEON – Property Of White Pigeon (2013)

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Take the classic essence of traditional British Hard Rock, infuse it into the melodic prowess of Joey Tempest’s Europe, and then wrap it in the mischief of Tenacious D. as well as the glam rascality of Steel Panther and The Treatment… the result is WHITE PIGEON, a band who take all of the above as influences and create their own form of accomplished rioting.
The UK band has just released their debut album “Property Of White Pigeon”, a record which hits the ear with relish to cause devilment whilst treating it to tightly crafted inventive (and fun) sounds.

Hailing from Guildford, White Pigeon was formed in 2009 by Chris Nugent, a drummer (and also a keen close up magician and squash player) who in his own words said he spent his earlier musical exploits “trying to be uber cool for many years and playing music that was ‘fashionable’.”
After ten years of this he decided to start his own project, moving forward to take on the role of vocalist and guitarist with the intent to play music which lit his own personal fires.
Finding the best musicians his hometown had to offer Nugent recruited guitarist Jon Antony and drummer Joe Yoshida plus the twin melodic charms of Nathalia and Natasha Sohl as backing vocalists. Soon completed by bassist Eoghan Logue, the band released their debut EP to strong responses as well as earning a great reputation for their insatiably energetic live shows locally and in notable London venues which included the sharing of stages with the likes of New Device, Sons of Icarus and The Treatment.

This first full length self-released CD is the next step on the way to igniting national recognition for White Pigeon and a formidable persuasion it is.
The album seizes the ear from first note to last to provide an energetic brawl of fun and music, being the first track “Party” the perfect title for the feisty and enjoyable encounter. The opener takes no time in feeding your senses with hot guitar melodies and primes riffs driven by infectious vocals and warm inviting keys. The vocals from Nugent and the twins ignites hunger to join the revelry whilst the sounds control the feet and directs their responses to the anthemic lures eagerly at play with great efficiency.
As the album, the song is a keen and rebellious slice of hard rock with a honesty of trying not to be anything more than what it is, energetic and cheekily voracious.

Next, “Sea Devil” is a stomp of fiery riffs and firm tidy rhythms which like its predecessor has a magnetic hold on the ears within the first pleasing moments of its stroll. The vocals again send harmonic flames through the track whilst the guitar solo and enterprise is burningly glorious and uncompromisingly mesmeric. A commercial catchy track in the first Ugly Kid Joe style mixed with Steel Panther.
The likes of “The Hunt” and the following slower rocker “Kentucky Pie” continue the strong allure of the album, the latter adding some clean guitars to the proceedings.
“Rock Me” explores its intense sinews to bring a heavier and rampant taunt upon the passions in a very tongue-in-cheek American Hair Metal vein. One of the biggest highlights of the CD it again offers nothing new but has a freshness and persuasion which any refusal to join its thumping cause would be rude let alone impossible.

“Ladies” is a commercial midtempo ballad not to be taken so seriously (this band is ironic all the time) with a nice melodious solo. “Get Me Outta Here” is an OK rocker, but slips a bit below the already compositional high levels showed on the other tracks.
It is just the only moment of doubt though, as further songs like the compelling and fun “Don’t Get Too Close (Squash Song)” and the intoxicating “Gladiator” with their metallic muscular stance and varied gait inventive leave greater rewards and satisfaction.
Final track titled as the band, “White Pigeon”, starts as a classic melodic rocker strongly infused with keyboards and cool harmony vocals, then in the middle ups the tempo showing the group’s love for traditional Brit Hard through a tight instrumentation.

As soon as you play “Property Of White Pigeon” you will notice that fresh, funny, rockin’ & playful attitude of the band.
Elements from classic hard rock, glam, melodic rock and hair metal are all blended together with a satirical / funny mood. The guys do not take themselves too seriously and that’s the good part of it.
But don’t be fooled, the abilities and musicianship in White Pigeon are top notch with the guitars sculpting terrific fires and the bass prowling with hunger and resourcefulness, whilst the drums frame it all with skill and clear determination. Additionally, Chris Nugent’s singing is cool with some Bret Michaels’ vibe and the sweet melodic voices of the attractive twins enrich the band’s musical context a lot.
Production is crunchy and bright (I love especially the drum / guitar sound obtained), really solid for an indie project.
White Pigeon gotta be signed by a major label pronto, a band with a promise to head up British glam/metal scene in the near future.
Very Recommended.

01 – Party
02 – Sea Devil
03 – The Hunt
04 – Kentucky Pie
05 – Rock Me
06 – Ladies
07 – Don’t Get Too Close (Squash Song)
08 – Get Me Outta Here
09 – Gladiator
10 – White Pigeon

Chris Nugent – Vocals, Guitar
Jon Antony – Guitar
Joe Yoshida – Drums
Eoghan Logue – Bass
Nathalia Sohl – Vocals
Natascha Sohl – Vocals

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