Album Review (Subculture EP - The One Hundred)

Subculture EP - The One Hundred

 Subculture EP is the debut release from rap/metalcore/grime/electronica quartet The One Hundred. The One Hundred have been playing gigs and teasing this release extensively for some time as well as an Iggy Azalea cover released this month. We at DotDownTheFront released a Band Review for these guys earlier this month so check that out here for more info and links to their social media. Subculture EP was released through UNFD.

Notable Tracks

 Breed - Breed starts with a bass heavy metalcore intro and the electronic elements are added to the backing. Breed also features double layer vocals that give the track a complex and schizo tone. Instruments and electronics share the limelight as instruments and electronics alternate adding to the ferocity of the track. Live, this song will kick arse.

 Kingsmen - Opening with some electronica straight from sci-fi show, Kingsmen builds from the start adding each genre subtly until it explodes into one. Kingsmen features harsh primary vocals and harmonized vocals in the backing that compliment each other well. Kingsmen is complex and shows the band's potential and paths for future releases. 

 Unleashed - Opening as if it was this summers dance anthem. Unleashed unleashes its energy with distorted clean and harsh vocals and an infectious rhythm. Unleashed progresses well with a clear start and finish. Unleashed is the perfect track for the tent at a festival. 

 Tale of Two Cities - Tale of Two Cities is a no holds barred track and jumps straight into the raw energy. Tale of Two Cities is the rap heaviest track from the EP but still manages to fit a small instrumental in. The track's chorus is by far the catchiest as the instruments drop for a group vocal on the hook.  

 Downfall - The final track from the EP will definitely leave a bruise. Downfall starts with a low pitched electronic section and builds to fast and catchy chorus that will literally leave you saying "downfall" out load for hours. Towards the end of the track, the electronica builds for an awesome and abrupt ending that adds ti the attitude of the EP.

 Buy this EP now! Subculture EP offers a taste of everything with each track having a clear and defined purpose and genre influence. The One Hundred take the best bit from each alternative genre and blends it together to create what can only be described as superior. At £3.99 for six tracks, this is a steal for music of this quality. Without a doubt 2014/2015 will be the year for The One Hundred. (Watch this space for a live review coming winter time) 

 To wrap things up, here is the music video for The One Hundred's cover of Iggy Azalea's Black Widow (video linked here for mobile users)