CYCLEFLY
Generation Sap (Radioactive)
Reviewed by Eric Steiner

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Cyclefly's Generation Sap is an aural explosion of new rock that's outfront and loud. This European five piece has crafted 11 songs that range from the melodic and wistful "Whore" to metal inspired opening cuts of "Violet High" and "Crawl Down." Guitarist Ciaran O'Shea supports his brother Declan on vocals, with Nona Preston on guitar. The rhythm section of Christian Montangne on bass and Jean Michel Cavallo power Cyclefly through "Plastic Coated Man," which is one of the disc's many high-powered highlights. The band's name comes from a painting done by Declan, and the disc's cover art done by Perou is as jarring as Ciaran's blistering metal leads. There's a lot of new rock out these days and Cyclefly sets themselves apart with 11 strong songs produced by Sylvia Massey (Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Skunk Anansie). Check out Cyclefly on their label's web site at http://www.radioactive.net or the band's URL, http://ww.cyclefly.com. Better yet, catch them live on their Fall 1999 tour supporting Generation Sap.

Track List:

Violet High * Crawl Down * Supergod * Whore * Following Yesterday * Better Than You * Plastic Coated Man * The Hive * Generation Sap * Sump * Slaves

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