The Review Zone

The name of this band had been reaching my ears for some time but this is the first time I've had the pleasure of hearing them. "This is excellent", I thought as the powerful introduction to 'Psample' blasted into being. Keyboards, guitars, programming and vocals are all down to one man, Phil Goss but this is more than just a one man band. Bassman Steve Rothwell ploughs an enthralling line while Phil Heard's drums provide the ideal beats.

The style wanders through various guises but all given the AS IF treatment. 'Flame' warns about the evils of drugs, while 'So Sorry'says just that. The lyrics are nothing out of the ordinary but the presentation is radical. I think that AS IF are still in the experimental stage but that can only be a good thing; tired of Bon Jovi rock? Give AS IF a try.

Score: 9/10