Chay Snowdon are a four piece band from Plymouth in the UK. They have released a number of singles in the last few years but "Men Cry Too" feels like more of a landmark release, certainly something with more fanfare than their previous singles.
They have attracted some positive feedback from the Indie media channels such as BBC 6 Music and Indiebuddie.com over the last couple of years and there is no doubt that they are a talented group. The band has a real likeness to Kings Of Leon which I guess is not surprising given they list them as a big influence.
This latest single "Men Cry Too" was written following the band overhearing a conversation in which one man told his friend to 'man up' - a cliché that whilst may sound very outdated in 2019 is still used commonly between men. The song is about men getting together in support of each other and being there for theirselves.
The track is what you might describe as gritty, a typical Indie sound but there is something catchy about "Men Cry Too" that is hard to describe but is definitely there. It feels like an anthem that the band may have been playing live for years - maybe one that wasn’t a single but the live crowd insist on them playing live and everyone knows every lyrics.
The song feels like it has more depth than their previous releases. It is potent and almost punk-like, albeit with a softer tone. There is an anger to the track that I really enjoyed and I can imagine this will be much magnified during live performances.
This is the first opportunity I've had to review Chay Snowdon and I like what I hear. As I said earlier in this article, this feels like a landmark release that the band may look back on in years to come. They have had some decent support slots with The Sherlocks, The Snuts and Glass Caves - this release may just allow Chay Snowdon to stand up on their own and sell out venues not just in their local area. Definitely one to keep an eye out for in the future.
Reviewer - John Fish
on - 28/9/19
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