The Velocet

Rock / Indie / Other

Brooklyn, NY

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Antimusic.com -

"The record, a blast of precise and fervor-filled post-punk-rock boasts both piercing hooks and bone-shaking aggression. Surviving the melee of industry, competition, and chameleon culture in America's most intense metropolis can be an undertaking; perhaps The Velocet's forthcoming release is the perfect field guide."

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Azltron -

"As for the sound of the band, the guitars are relentless, the vocals alternate between crooning and a fevered rasp, and the drums propel the tracks to the speed of pure rock bliss. For the uninitiated, I'd say that they sound like a tempered mix of the Foo Fighters, The Strokes, and The Cure. Borrowing accessible riffs and singing style from the first, intricate guitar tricks and occasional new wave indulgences from the second, and the feeling and atmosphere of the reverb from the third...Overall, The Velocet combine post punk influences with rock radio aspirations and the result is not only listenable, it's downright good."

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RiseAndRevolt -

rating: 93 of 100

"You can't listen to these tunes and not attempt to dance in your chair. The Velocet seamlessly blends together many different aspects of music, from modern post-punk and indie rock to 80s music to straight up rock...there's no dull moment...not a five second boring snippet on the record...you will be clinging to this album for dear life, because it's just that good. To put it bluntly, The Velocet is an extremely catchy rock band that knows how to suck you in. You won't want to stop listening to this record."

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Absolutepunk.net -

"The riffs of Kris Ricat are the true draw. From instantly infectious "Chinatown" to raspy and slow "Coronation", Ricat puts melody ahead of everything. It's greatly appreciated, as post-punk can sometimes get a bit Mohawk-y. If we wanted that, we wouldn't have showered today. The Velocet are hardly dirty or grimy, but the shiny polish isn't overdone.

Davison's vocals have an edge about them, especially on "Birdsongs," which recalls a time before cell phones and laptops. He can handle slower tracks such as "Birdsongs," but he leads the dancy percussion of "Alone In Cologne" with a white-gloved fist. In true Brit-punk fashion, the lyrics are cheeky and comically sneering.

The songwriting on Guide To War never imitates too much or too little. The influences are clear in each song, but the creativity of The Velocet shines bright, especially on closer "Grand Mal." A mash of pop, punk and progressive styles, the track changes frequently and impresses even more. Davison lowers his vocals a la Kele Okereke and the guitars screech and stray far from any recognizable tempos.

A Quick And Dirty Guide To War accomplishes everything a good post-punk release should. The lyrics are thoughtful, the vocals are spirited and the guitars chug ever-so-lightly. We get all the social discussions without the sit-ins and fasting. Who said activism requires activity? Not this guy."

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Pastepunk.com -

"What if SAMIAM were from Brooklyn? New York's THE VELOCET are an interesting band - their sound is clearly familiar to the propulsive post-punk that their geographical base is known for, but there's a little more than a token nod to actual punk in their style."

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