High Vis - Guided Tour

The retro fadeout in High Vis’ opening title track perfectly captures the zeitgeist of their third album, one that pairs Britpop swagger with traditional hardcore fury across eleven tracks that deliberately never fully commit to either style. Now 8 years since he formed the band, vocalist Graham Sayle brims with the notable confidence of a longstanding performer, bringing with him the energy of the band’s celebrated live shows; raw and impassioned, and as understated as it is direct.

Despite being formed in London and in part due to Graham’s Merseyside upbringing, the five-piece present with a distinct North of England vibe, brilliantly embodied in the Madchester sucker punch of ‘Mind’s A Lie’ which, alongside the mid-‘90s indie stylings of the likes of ‘Feeling Bless’ and ‘Deserve It’, effortlessly hark back to a long-gone era. It’s a masterful concoction, completed by the hardcore pit-ready chug of ‘Drop Me Out’ and single ‘Mob DLA’ for a whirlwind tour harnessing three-plus decades while remaining remarkably current.