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02/02/2008

Six Nation State's last single 'Fire' was a really high tempo blast of songs that really showcased their live energy. This latest offering shows how they've progressed in terms of their songwriting over the last year or so.

The single 'Where Are You Now' still has the Six Nation State trademark of being an upbeat catchy song about a sad subject but it's just that bit more complex without losing the pop edge. The song opens with Gerry singing solo, "And it feels so right, and it feels so wrong" the rest of the band gradually join in singing the harmonies one by one. You know the classic Queen video where you just see the band members faces and they come in and out of focus? I think it's the musical equivalent of that. At least in my head I see their faces appear as they start singing. I've got a feeling this song is about the girl who used to sing with Six Nation State back in the early days and the success they've achieved since then. Whoever it's about it's a very bittersweet tale and the emotion comes across which great and sadly quite unusual these days.

B-Sides are 'Hide Yourself Away' a very short slower and more melancholy offering and 'Just Don't Know' which to me has strong country influences and a guitar line and sound straight out of The Shadows.

It's another strong single from the boys and the three songs work together as a package. I can't wait for the album.

'Where Are you Now' out 26 March 2007 on Jeepster. Six Nation State currently on tour, see their website for dates.

Review by Mile Hefferan
Copyright Josaka
23 March 2007