Birmingham Review
from : http://www2.thny.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2006/03/16/whiterosemvmnt_feature.shtml Next come The Violets. This twitchy London three-piece don't have a bassist, just guitar, drums and some powerful Siouxsie Sioux-like vocals. They're an abrasive and compelling prospect with the choppy guitar work of Joe Daniel in particular standing out. At times it seems as if he is about to lose control of the song, but he always reels it back in, staying perfectly in time. Sensual songs Vocalist Alex struts around, kohl-eyed with bleach blonde hair and an attitude that says she's not to be messed with. She spits out her vocals with venom and bile, prowling the stage. Feast On You is the stand out track of the set, all angular guitar, tribal drums and piercing vocals. And where that came from there are half a dozen more songs of the same calibre. Again though, they suffer the same fate of their slightly top-heavy sound echoing round the submarine-esque Barfly. It’s a shame, as I would like to hear more of the lyrics and the details in the guitar playing. Maybe next time.
from : http://www2.thny.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2006/03/16/whiterosemvmnt_feature.shtml Next come The Violets. This twitchy London three-piece don't have a bassist, just guitar, drums and some powerful Siouxsie Sioux-like vocals. They're an abrasive and compelling prospect with the choppy guitar work of Joe Daniel in particular standing out. At times it seems as if he is about to lose control of the song, but he always reels it back in, staying perfectly in time. Sensual songs Vocalist Alex struts around, kohl-eyed with bleach blonde hair and an attitude that says she's not to be messed with. She spits out her vocals with venom and bile, prowling the stage. Feast On You is the stand out track of the set, all angular guitar, tribal drums and piercing vocals. And where that came from there are half a dozen more songs of the same calibre. Again though, they suffer the same fate of their slightly top-heavy sound echoing round the submarine-esque Barfly. It’s a shame, as I would like to hear more of the lyrics and the details in the guitar playing. Maybe next time.