Something Like Sound

Colour Revolt is a group with a European sounding name touring, living, and making music in Oxford, Mississippi. They were given their first chance to turn heads in 2006, when they toured with emo-rock giants Brand New during the summer months. During that time they were sporting a shiny new self-titled EP, which received praise from many critics in the music world. This spring, the boys in Colour Revolt have come back with a full length album.

Unlike their first EP, Colour Revolt’s Plunder, Beg & Curse is a more laid back disc. Rather than attempting to captivate minds through music and lyrics with just six tracks, the band paces itself for a full-length experience. From the opening track “Naked And Red,” the original and bold style with which the group plays is easily heard, but not quickly discerned. A flurry of electric guitars and raw vocals ring out in a style that is reminiscent of other musicians, yet hard to define by those terms.

Lyrically, Plunder, Beg & Curse is similar to a long modern poem written about classic topics. “A Siren” is a track about temptations and the fleeting nature of depending on other tempted people. “Moses of The South,” a song about suffering and realization, showcases the softer side of Colour Revolt as acoustic guitars take the foreground and reverberating echoes of electric instruments ring out in the background.

“If God is good why can’t I be?” are the deep words that open the closing track “What Will Come of Us?” As the album comes to an end, thoughts about the frailty of humanity and connection to greater purposes still resonate. The ability to cause people to stop and think is a powerful tool, and Colour Revolt uses it not only effectively, but beautifully as well. While they have yet to make a big name for themselves, Colour Revolt is on its way with their new album.