Here are some things that people have written about us:
Venue magazine, Wasted Nights E.P. review
“With fraggling guitar and a snare-crisp beat, the sassy retro-pop of ‘Eyes On Me’ kick-starts this self-conscious six-tracker very promisingly indeed…’Hold On’ is a sexy 60s soundtracker, bodacious as a Bond theme. ‘Under My Shoulder’ begins with the icy, skeletal beauty of Young Marble Giants…’I Forget’ struts toward Blondie-cool, all limber walking bass lines and likeably lo-fi backing vocals. Frontwoman Jo Bennett’s best when she growls and purrs – elsewhere, as on lengthy closer ‘Wasted Nights’, the cleanness of her vocal shines glacier-white amid muted trumpet and jazz piano…dedication to craft is woven throughout this slick-stitched EP – Bare Threads are anything but threadbare.”
SF Critic blog, Wasted Nights E.P. review
“Bare Threads is a Bristol-based, bluesy rock band. Their latest release (March 29th) Wasted Nights EP was released on their own label Beats Harder recordings. The vocals, provided by the lovely Joanna Bennett, are totally lounge-worthy and supported by the richness of a stand-up bass and a trumpet. On…the more electric “Under Your Shoulder,” it’s as if Bennett’s sultry voice is floating through a smokey jazz club or across the lawn at an outdoor concert…Wasted Nights is an expression of Bare Threads’ DIY ethos, acting as the kick-off for a Bare Threads-created ongoing collaborative art and music project.”
http://sfcritic.com
Herbaliser support gig, 3/12/2009
“Local support group Bare Threads…used the large projector screen behind the stage to good effect during their well-received set by showing film clips.”
Metro newspaper
January 2009 Western Eye Student Publication
Always lovely to get a review and we were pretty darn pleased to have our demo recordings reviewed favourably and to be featured as a band to watch for 2009! Thanks to all at Western Eye…
“Soulful and funky, Bare Threads are…refreshing…[with] their prominent bass lines, easy going riffs and sassy vocals from Joanna Bennett these guys have got it going on! Citing influences that range from MGMT to Gnarls Barkley and Beck to Band of Horses, these guys know that it’s all about an open mind…”
Demo Single Review – Talk Too Much
“Talk Too Much, is an emotive and mellifluous record with calm guitar riffs and interesting percussion making this an imaginative track. The compelling harmonies from lead singer Joanna Bennett contribute beautifully to Talk Too Much…All [demo tracks] are equally chilled but at times show sparks of dynamism that will appeal to fans of similar artists like Nouvelle Vague…”
Again cheers to the Arts writers at Western Eye x
Venue magazine live review 14/01/2009
“…a blonde-bobbed and bespectacled girl-fronted foursome fusing jangle-chime winsomeness with a jaunty Brit-pop pastiche – in a good way…the band venture towards many things: fuzzy indie darlings, dreamy retro-pop schmoozers, bluesy garage rockers….they’re instrumentally skilled and their bouncing, beaming lead lady’s sure got a way with the crowd…
…[the] band are absolutely a good thing – likeably leftfield, friendly and fun.”
Top Ten Gigs from Mothers Ruin 2008
1. MONOTONIX – THEY WERE SOOO GOOOD
2. TURBOWOLF – COMING IN A CLOSE SECOND!!!
3. HOT DAMN – MATHROCK BRIGHTON STYLE
4. BARE THREADS – SWEET HARMONIES FROM MISS BENNETT AND THE BOYS
5. THE MORLOCKS – CALIFORNIAN GARAGE ROCK MAYHEM
6. EX – MODELS – CHEST THUMPING BROOKLYN NO-WAVE
7. HOUSE OF BROTHERS – SOULFUL MEANDERINGS FROM ONE OF WORCESTERS FINEST
8. IL GOBLINI – HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
9. EATS TAPE – TIGERBEAT6’S FINEST ELECTRO NOODLERS
10. BRASHVILLE OPRY HANK WILLIAMS TRIBUTE – W/ HOWLING LORD, EMILY BREEZE ETC
Sugar Sours Blog September 2008
“…the lovely Bare Threads. If I were to have a soiree where everyone had to drink whiskey and wear fancy clothes and dance and the only light came from oil lamps, I think this might be what it would sound like. Or at least be on the soundtrack. “Paint A Smile” is definitely doing it for me right now, but the freshly posted “Tell You Tales” isn’t too shabby either…”
http://sugarsours.blogspot.com/
Venue magazine gig preview, July 2008
“just back from the studio with three new recordings. Most promising is the rather fine ‘Paint A Smile’, with its St Etienne recalling pop snap”
Bristol Uploaded Session, Thekla 25th June 2008
“Bare Threads magically mixed a bucketful of…influences. Jo… impressed me throughout with her presence”
Bandman.co.uk review, 2008
“Extremely proficient soulful blues with funk and jazz influences. Definitely a band you can shake your… well, whatever… to. Sassy vocals and itchy-fingered bass weave in and out of choppy guitars and shuffling drums”
Epigram live review, 2008
“Bare Threads…delighted all with their clean hustle and bustle. In fact, within the first few seconds the band had a real sharp togetherness that, among their contemporaries is somewhat rare.”
Sam Bonham, http://www.epigram.org.uk/
Junior Earfuzz blog, 2008
“Bare Threads are currently rising up at a stupendous pace. Two of the group are certified crate diggers and the love of good music through the years shines through with a sound that draws from the past and the present. I’m seriously expecting big things from this band.”
http://www.earfuzz.com/
