Coming fresh out of storming the Merthyr Rock festival (playing alongside well-established acts including Razorlight and Kids In Glass Houses) and Breaking Out Festival, THE UNDIVIDED smash forth with their new album ‘SAFETY’, fusing a modern Indie vibe with a classic rock energy which combines to produce a fresh new take on the anthemic.

 The four piece from South Wales have pushed their music further than ever before, with the first single ‘WASTED TIME’ proving a great example of the band’s all-round talent. The optimistic sound of Lewis Bray’s lead guitar shines through the mix over the powerful and unyielding force of the bass, played by Fergus Gleeson. This well constructed song epitomises the thought and musical tack that THE UNDIVIDED strive for, a sound approaching the grandiose with a chorus quite capable of blowing the socks off most. 

 The second single ‘7 HOURS’ shows the strength that the band can produce when they really let loose. The opening riff is something that Queens of The Stone Age would be proud of producing: a blistering crescendo that batters the senses. This riff then gives way to a tantalizing vocal melody performed by Joe Disson, whose performance is solid throughout the album as a whole. The frenetic drumming of Rhydian Mason really brings the whole track forth, with a dynamism and control that shows that this band have yet more to give.

 The overall sense across the album is one that affords the listener a sense of rhythm as well as a passion that demands attention from all. This is a great step for THE UNDIVIDED and is one that should bring recognition for the obvious hard work and great talent of all involved.

Jim Rangeley