JAPANESE VOYEURS CD GIVEAWAY (AND SOME OTHER STUFF TOO)

I've begun the long and drawn-out process of tidying my room so I can start packing, as I move out of my Norwich house in a week. Which makes me sad.


While digging through my stuff, I came across a few CDs that I'd been given to review, and I thought to myself; I'd already intended to do a giveaway, so why not add these into the bargain? So it is now, in effect, a Japanese Voyeurs Giveaway Now With Other CDs That Aren't Japanese Voyeurs But Are Still Good.


My question to you is the devilish: What is the name of Japanese Voyeurs' first and only album?


The prize is:

• Japanese Voyeurs 'B-Sides & Rarities' 40/250 - a 10 track album, one of only 250 ever made, containing bonus unreleased songs by the band, celebrating their too-brief existence after their split in March.
• Japanese Voyeurs 'Slimeball Comics' Volume Four
• Japanese Voyeurs 'Yolk Tour' Winter 2011 Tour Poster - again, part of a limited run of hand-drawn posters for their tour last October/November. It's a B&W photocopy that the band sent out to fans with the view that fans could colour them in as desired, but as they sent 2 I have a spare.
• The Horrible Crowes 'Elsie' - debut album by the side-project of The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon and his guitar tech Ian Perkins. My favourite album of last year, read the 5* review I wrote for SoundNorfolk for it here.
• Deaf Havana 'Fools & Worthless Liars' album sampler - 5 tracks from their excellent album, read my review here.
• Four Year Strong 'Stuck In The Middle' single - read my review here.

Ok, I think that's everything. I might add things to it if/as I find them, but please share this around to anyone who would appreciate it, I want this to work! I will love you for sharing it. Send your answers with your name to tomcastle12@googlemail.com (don't spam me) and I will pick a winner in 3 weeks' time, on Sunday 15th July. x

ALBUM REVIEW; DEAF HAVANA, 'FOOLS AND WORTHLESS LIARS'

4****

Two years in the making, FAWL sees the highly-anticipated return of Norfolk rockers Deaf Havana. Originally a quintet for debut album “Meet Me Halfway, At Least”, lead vocalist Ryan Mellor left the band in 2010, and the remaining members decided to remain a quartet. Initially a post-hardcore group, Mellor's departure marked a change in direction to a sound somewhat more influenced by pop-rock, and FAWL is a very enjoyable album that is, at the same time, very personal.

Each of the album's 13 tracks are lyrically deep, all dealing with different things from addictions to loss and regret, but remains musically upbeat and optimistic. Tracks such as “Little White Lies” and lead single “I'm A Bore, Mostly”are carried along by lilting guitar lines, and all of the tracks showcase the strong vocal skills of singer James Veck-Gilodi, who has free rein over all the vocal duties. “Hunstanton Pier” is another of the record's highlights, an initially quiet affair that gathers pace into a strong track.
All in all, this is a powerful and positive album from one of the country's best upcoming bands, sure to go down a treat in a live scenario. An excellent effort.

COPYRIGHT Thomas Castle, November 2011