Quell Sleep Soundly
Self Released Demo 2002
By Russell Garwood
Quells music is closest to math metalcore however, utilising some melody, grind, samples and a three-way vocal attack, this label seems a bit generic. The groups current line up stands as:
Josh - voice
Sammy Gallo - guitar/high voice
Rodney - guitar/growls
Sam - guitar
Tedd - bass
Carlos - drums
With three guitarists, the music is drowning in multiple melodies often chaotic combinations of single note lines give way to a barrage of heavy chords and riffage, while full on hardcore assaults keep you on your toes. The vocals are varied and invariably extreme, ranging from guttural growls to high shrieks, while the drums are precise and tight. The bass is also powerful, helping create a decent low end and making up for somewhat tinny production. The piano in closing track "Piano Song" provides a welcome finale, and a sombre mood rarely touched upon in the other songs.
Tracks such as "September 11", which comprises radio clippings and a solitary female voice, provide a valuable respite from the generally unforgiving music, while acoustic guitar plays a similar role elsewhere. Overall, Quell show great promise and some highly original elements which I would be very interested to see them expand upon. With improved production values and perhaps some small developments elsewhere, Quell have a bright future, for "Sleep Soundly" is a very impressive debut.
Self Released Demo 2002
By Russell Garwood
Quells music is closest to math metalcore however, utilising some melody, grind, samples and a three-way vocal attack, this label seems a bit generic. The groups current line up stands as:
Josh - voice
Sammy Gallo - guitar/high voice
Rodney - guitar/growls
Sam - guitar
Tedd - bass
Carlos - drums
With three guitarists, the music is drowning in multiple melodies often chaotic combinations of single note lines give way to a barrage of heavy chords and riffage, while full on hardcore assaults keep you on your toes. The vocals are varied and invariably extreme, ranging from guttural growls to high shrieks, while the drums are precise and tight. The bass is also powerful, helping create a decent low end and making up for somewhat tinny production. The piano in closing track "Piano Song" provides a welcome finale, and a sombre mood rarely touched upon in the other songs.
Tracks such as "September 11", which comprises radio clippings and a solitary female voice, provide a valuable respite from the generally unforgiving music, while acoustic guitar plays a similar role elsewhere. Overall, Quell show great promise and some highly original elements which I would be very interested to see them expand upon. With improved production values and perhaps some small developments elsewhere, Quell have a bright future, for "Sleep Soundly" is a very impressive debut.
