¡Forward, Russia!

Formed in 2004, Leeds four-piece ¡Forward, Russia! are an art-indie band consisting of Tom Woodhead (vocals, synthesizer), Rob Canning (bass), Katie Nicholls (drums, vocals) and Katie’s brother Whiskas (guitar, vocals and synthesizer). Their sound is characterized by trebly guitars and abstract, cryptic lyrics. Up until 2007’s “Don’t Be A Doctor”, songs are named for the order they were written in. Their image is characterized by wearing identical t-shirts, with their exclamation mark emblem emblazoned on them.


Give Me A Wall:

1. Thirteen – 4:02
2. Twelve – 2:14
3. Fifteen Pt I – 4:14
4. Nine – 3:56
5. Nineteen – 4:54
6. Seventeen – 4:05
7. Eighteen – 3:37
8. Sixteen – 5:48
9. Seven – 3:28
10. Fifteen Pt II – 5:23
11. Eleven – 7:28

There is also a short instrumental track in the negative space of Eleven and if the CD is rewound at the beginning of Thirteen an extended version of the intro plays for 46 seconds, linking the end of Eleven to Thirteen.

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Life Processes:

1. Welcome to the Moment (The Rest of Your Life) – 2:17
2. We Are Grey Matter – 4:55
3. A Prospector Can Dream – 3:21
4. Spring is a Condition – 5:16
5. Don't Reinvent What You Don't Understand – 3:40
6. Some Buildings – 6:47
7. Breaking Standing – 4:16
8. Gravity & Heat – 6:03
9. Fosbury in Discontent – 3:48
10. A Shadow is a Shadow is a Shadow – 3:20
11. Spanish Triangles – 8:54

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One of my favourite bands, in the studio and out. Such energy is conveyed through both and the production is great. a real treat if you like indie rock. Feedback welcome! :)