Nice Clean Cut remind me of Snow Patrol. Not the current 'dad rock' version, but the band that started off fresh out of Scotland at their 'Songs For Polarbears' era. Over the course of just three songs the band make an instant impression, although I do feel there's some way to go if they want to reach SP-esque levels. Opening track 'My Lines Your Peril' twists and turns in a similar way to bands like Tellison and One Toy Solider, but in my eyes goes a little too far over the four minute mark. Without the choruses being too catchy, it's a jaunty little number that shows promise - it would be better, however, if about 80 seconds were shaved off to make it as compact as possible. This, I feel, would heighten the impact of it.
This is a remark I could make about all three songs to be honest. Vocalist Maxwell has a really nice voice and all three songs are good - but I feel they can do a lot better. The band often start off well yet seem to drift a little bit in the middle, shaving a few seconds off here and there would certainly make the songs a little catchier and have more of an impact. That's not a major criticism, just that Nice Clean Cut have made a decent start in their career and I think with a few minor changes, they could do well for themselves.
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