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Take a band like
Travis, make them Irish and add something that they (Travis)
haven't got, add a singer sounding at times remarkably like
Michael Stipe out of REM and you get Wilt. They describe themselves
as the emo REM.
That's well justified, because at times and especially on
'What Took You So Long', lead singer Carmen Battle does sound
a lot like the REM front man, although the band does have
something about them which is different to the glutton of
guitar and emo bands, but I can't decide what it is, or whether
I like it or not. It's up to you. Just listen to this album
and decide for yourselves.
From the first track, I loved this CD. Wilt, in just over
40 minutes and 11 tracks deliver what could be seen as a masterpiece
in the eyes of some (including me). I may have to watch out
for Wilt, they may become my new favourite band. Go out and
buy this record. Steal it, if you have to, it must make an
appearance in your CD rack!!
8/10
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