Ten Page Pilot – Into The Eyes of The Armed
Self released – 2011
Rock, Grunge, Stoner
Rated: ****
Last year during the Dutch Courage Month we already announced the fact that the four Limburgian friends of Ten Page Pilot were on the verge of releasing their first full-sized album entitled Into The Eyes Of The Armed. This pure little gem was largely overlooked and has not received the attention it deserved in 2011. For where their EP Circle Lines from 2008 leaned heavily on their roots as Nirvana cover band and lacked a little spirit of their own. Their new record sports that, even more Smashing Pumpkins influences and whole truckload of Dutch spirit. It tells a complex story about mankind and uses a heavy groove, ripping guitars and manic drums to tell their tale. But they also dare to hold back and go for the emotional note and show they know that it has merit to compose a true song. These guys use their full scale of ability in every way or direction their courage takes them. Melodic stoner with massive grunge influences. We have lift off…