Reviews

'Ten Stories High' by The Irony came as a very pleasant surprise; I expected some more of the usual alt/indie/rock, nothing fresh, nothing original. I didn't get that though. The Irony show a great deal of originality here, excellent songs, a signature style, refreshingly different without taking unnecessary risks.

'Ten Stories High' goes to places that most indie outfits fail to visit - the world of innovation. The Irony are not only distinctive, but they're also entertaining and very very refreshing. The Irony have a nicely proportioned Britishness about them; hard to describe, hard to exactly put yer finger on but, it's there, there's a quirky thing goin' on that's really appealing and nicely delivered. The band play with a feeling of unity and solidarity; everything's just so, everything's well weighted, it's all so right.

The Irony are Dave Hughes (vocals/guitars), Adam Ealey (keyboards/backing vocals), Baz White (bass/backing vocals) and Loz Hancock (percussion). Without a doubt, one of the pro's for The Irony is singer Dave Hughes and his unique voice and delivery - it's wonderfully easy on the ear and beautifully suited to The Irony's music. But, Hughes couldn't do it on his own, so it's a good job that the other guys offer him the kind of support he needs and deserves.

'Ten Stories High' by The Irony is a stonkin' good album - it's got a richness about it, colour, texture, and a sort of musical patina that suggests a high level of input and careful handling. I'm hooked already and can't wait to get time to listen again! The Irony prove that being individualistic is a positive in this game - The Irony create a sound and vibe that's totally theirs and 'Ten Stories High' is all the better for that originality and flair - excellent and I absolutely love it!

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