Album Reviews
- by Tom Dumarey
What started as something of a joke project in Tel Aviv back in 2008, has since evolved into one tightly knit touring machine that is now gearing up for the release of album number four, ‘Growing Pains,’ which will be out on April 12 via SBÄM Records and La Agonía De Vivir (Spain).
Other than a new guitarist who seems to have blended in seamlessly, nothing much has changed in the world of Not On Tour. Which is a good thing. Just check out opening track ‘Daddy,’ which they blast through in 48 seconds. Yup, the songs on here are still of the blink-and-you-miss-them variety. ‘Growing Pains’ comes with 17 tracks and the band races through them in a mere 23 minutes. Seems awfully short. Yet somehow that’s more than enough time to combine breakneck speeds, killer riffs, big hooks and catchy melodies.
To top it all off, you are treated to Sima’s powerful vocals that soar over every song while she addresses everything from mental health to the struggles that come with growing up. And while that may sound kinda heavy, the band makes sure to always show the light at the end of the tunnel. And regardless, with songs this catchy, it is kinda hard to end up feeling down.
Track listing:
- Daddy
- Fantasy World
- Lost & Found
- Growing Pains
- N.O.T. Funny
- Cute
- Saw It Coming
- Therapy
- Witch Hunt
- The Distance
- Run For It
- Try Trust
- Call It Freedom
- Fears Come True
- Outta My Head
- Give Me A Sign
- Waste Your Time With Me
Lacking the talent to actually play in a band, Tom decided he would write about bands instead. Turns out his writing skills are mediocre at best as well.
