"Exploring an entirely different set of '80s
influences are Beat Six, a melodic indie band from Staines. Like their
compatriots Hard-Fi, their music has a noticeable ska feel in places, which is
skilfully blended with hints of Gang of Four and the Smiths.
There's no flashy production on their EP, but it gives the impression of being
an honest document of a very tight band, and if I were an A&R man, I'd be
marking them as an act to catch live at the earliest opportunity". -
Sound On Sound magazine
"To say I'm impressed with the debut single from
Beat Six is an understatement. Everything about this record is a contradiction
but it works so well I wonder if the band got a freebie tune from the devil. You
can hear so many bands in this group but ask me to name one of them and I
couldn't. Their sound sits between indie rock and pop. It has a gloss, a
professional shine on this record, yet it comes across as having a raw element.
It has an 80's feel to it but it's snapping at the heels of groups of today such
as the Enemy, the View or the Pigeon Detectives. It really is that good".
- Russell Ferguson,
www.pennyblackmusic.com
"When The Chemicals Ignite builds hungrily up to a stomping guitar rock
crescendo, all angular guitar, punchy bass and crashing percussion. Able, adept
and honest, with passion reigned in by style". - The Skinny,
June 08
"When The Chemicals Ignite (With Fuel) is my single of the month and I
will be very much looking forward to hearing more of these guys. But what about
that Hard-Fi comparison? Well both of these bands are from Staines and that is
all I have to say about that". - The Critic
"Craftily mixing up influences in the shape of everyone from The Kaiser
Chiefs, The Smiths, a less-metal LostProphets and their source of inspiration;
Duran Duran, Beat Six are already making my mouth wet! Mightily impressive, with
enough balls to make my earlier promise to expose myself totally unnecessary".
- Subba Culture, May 08
"As the lead track belts out of the stereo I'm instantly drawn to the
bouncing bass line and the vocals of front man Rob Williams. His vocals give a
strong delivery and assert a kind of authority that seems to lack in the current
music climate". - Drowned in Sound, June 08
"'When The Chemicals Ignite...' is emotional, '80s tinged post-punk, with
a riotous chorus like 'Do You Want To?', but it's the brooding, Smithsian
atmosphere on 'Little Mess' and the metallic ska swirl of 'Live Fast, Lie Down'
that possess the best hooks and the best choruses, and Staines is almost
redeemed". - DSD (Die ShellSuit Die), June 08
"When The Chemicals Ignite (With Fuel)' by Beat Six is a very tidy piece
of work and Beat Six show that they're trying to lead rather than follow".
- Toxic Pete, May 08
"When The Chemicals Ignite (With Fuel), the exciting debut single, is
driven by a bold rhythm, sparingly dramatic and dynamic guitars, and Rob
Williams' distinct vox and easy to join in chorus. The end result is an
impressive and streetwise rock soul introduction to the world of Beat Six". Music News, May 08
"When Chemicals Ignite (With Fuel) is a catchy tune with Williams' strong
vocals taking you on a soulful journey backed up by strong guitar lines that
hook you in and don't let go. Well worth a listen if you fancy something a
little different that reminds you of some the classics you grew up with". LeftLion, June 08