EP REVIEW: ROLLA - Nothing Less Than Everything

ROLLA take us back to sounds of the 90's on their sensational debut EP "Nothing Less Than Everything" that's currently riding high on the iTunes alternative chart.

Blasting with nostalgic swagger "Nothing Less Than Everything" is a burst of good old fashioned Indie Rock n Roll. Drawing influence from Oasis, The Verve and early Black Rebel Motorcycle Club the EP beams with assertiveness, self confidence and charismatic vocals.

There's catchy hooks and epic riffs layered with gritty shoegaze guitars. Moments of swooping magnificence are captured in the soaring strings of 'When Life's Thunder Striking' while 'Ease My Mind' is psychedelia, dreamy and 60s laced.

Shifting themes move from the living fast notion of 'Hey You' which heads back to the raucous party lifestyle during Manchester rave era to more thoughtful but energetic ‘Explain Yourself to No One’ which details the idea of letting go and moving on.

"Nothing Less Than Everything" is a rowdy, evocative listen that captures the sights and sounds of the 90's perfectly. Transporting the listener back to the hedonistic days before music was consumed via a computer, to the buzz of going into Virgin Records to pick up your favourite bands new record the moment doors opened on release day.

Many bands do a fair job at recreating the glory of the Britpop era but ROLLA have crafted a sound that feels like it's been directly lifted from the decade.