Tessmarka

Tessmarka EP

Written by: PP on 10/12/2008 13:07:06

Tessmarka is a noteworthy up and coming name from South Essex, England, at least if you are to believe what the local press are saying about the band. A ten track demo was so popular in the area that it got the attention of Rising Records who signed the band, and "Tessmarka EP" is the first result of that collaboration.

Tessmarka write the sort of innocent pop punk meets alternative rock that Green Day did back in the "Dookie" years and before. On "Committed", vocalist Ben actually sounds almost identical to the young Billie Joe Armstrong of that era, whereas on more rock 'n' rollish tracks like "The Reason" he leans more towards a British indie-leaning alternative rock sort of thing, think bands like Ash here. "Miss Imagination" has a slightly grungy feel to it especially during the whiny vocals of the chorus that, for some reason, remind me of some Nirvana ballads, and I have to admit that this piece doesn't really do wonders for me. In fact none of the rock n' roll/alternative rock styled tracks are particularly good, but as a counterbalance to that, the early 90s pop punk oriented tracks are great. "Better Than You" is the punkest track on the album with slight Ramones influence audible, and with no surprise here, this is also the best track on the EP.

Overall, "Tessmarka EP" shows decent potential in the band. The vocalist needs to develop his voice for the next release as he sounds kind of flat in places, but as time passes by, he's bound to improve. For now, Tessmarka are an enjoyable band who have a good mix alternative rock/pop punk, but nothing that'll come back haunting you if you skip this release over.

6

Download: Better Than You
For the fans of: Green Day, Ash, Feeder
Listen: Myspace

Release date 07.11.2008
Rising Records

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