"intricate, stylish, classy, sophisticated ...having may layers experimental, funky - reminds me quite a lot of early Incubus ... but at the same time very unique." Kerrang Radio

Torn are Jules Reason (guitar and voice), Dave Savage (bass) and Steve Parsons (drums); an experimental, groove based rock three-piece. For just three these guys make a pretty sumptuous sound! I like the way they use the word voice rather than vocal; voice somehow suggests more than just vocals, voice suggests something of more depth, something more abstract, something more refined - Reason has a talent for using his voice to extract much more from the words, something much more convincing and more rounded!

 

With music that hints at prog rock but also leans heavily towards soft rock, Torn seem to have got it all pretty much sorted. 'Disturbance In The Equilibrium' is a very tasty work with much to admire. I love Torn's ability to make a big 'noise' without ever over-doing the mixing; Torn balance the instrumentation beautifully - there's no sign of clutter or over-playing and the vocals are pitched superbly within the mix. Reason has an unusual voice which straight away gives these guys an edge coz they're instantly recognisable. Reason's precise delivery, at times, acts like an extra instrument - somewhat reminiscent of Thom Yorke at his best and most lucid!

'Disturbance in The Equilibrium' by Torn is an exciting piece of work; Torn inject jazzy vibes to lift the rock thing just a tad higher. Their attention to detail is exceptional which helps make this album the monster it is. Torn don't take the easy route of straight indie rock, Torn tour genre and employ nuances from everywhichway to create their signature sound. This is very classy stuff indeed! And extremely clever!

Funk meets rock, jazz meets pop - Torn's wonderfully creative streak ensures that every track has a life of its own, every track has something fresh and new to offer. Reason's guitar work is particularly interesting; Reason explores dynamics and time signatures as he very carefully soaks space with vibrant guitar passages, fills and riffs - nothing in the guitar department is lost to showmanship, nothing is allowed to drift into self-indulgent guitar histrionics - great stuff. Savage an Parsons offer Reason an absolutely bespoke rhythmic backdrop, everything fits beautifully, everything's just so, everything is similarly controlled and proportioned - great work here too! Torn's songs border on epic; lyrically there seems to be a penchant for the slightly darker aspects of descriptive story-telling, nothing dismal, nothing drab, just wonderfully balanced words with music shaped and proportioned to match and enhance.

'Disturbance In The Equilibrium' by Torn is an exceptional album; from conception, through execution, to final delivery Torn have gone flat out to ensure that 'Disturbance In The Equilibrium' is a quality release. So, Torn's songs are massively impressive and Torn deliver their songs with total unity, professionalism and finesse. 'Disturbance In The Equilibrium' is stunningly package and comes complete with lyrics - you can sing along from the first play if only you can master and pre-empt Torn's masterfully creative timings and melodies. 'Disturbance In The Equilibrium' by Torn is a wonderful album that deserves time spending with it to fully appreciate the musical art of this great band. Stunning album, fantastic band!! Quality indeed!! Follow this one then you Torn guys - that's not gonna be easy!! Peter J Brown aka toxic pete

 

This three piece band go with a very favourable sound, keeping things simple with just a guitar, a bass and a set of drums with which to craft magic. The band are signed on the Holier Than Thou record company and one must say that they do have a habit of unearthing some decent talent. The band name is the only thing I can find to criticise - you cannot guess at the funky rock they produced from such a disparate band name! However, I put it on you to dislike their first single 'Sideways'. It sounds like something that people would make at a jam session and it's all the more better for it.

For any groove-rock to sound good, especially in a three piece, you need to have exceptional bass work and this criteria is definitely fufilled by Dave Savage. Savage's pacey bass line keeps the song ticking along in an excellent manner, the thread that ties verse, chorus and bridges together. The drumming is exactly right for this song, a well crafted beat that WILL have you tapping your toes. Don't bother resisting it either, you won't hear a much funkier song then this.

The press release with this single describes a 'melting pot' of talent and musical vision and you do feel that way - I reiterate that the jam-like quality of this song is something only accomplished by a true harmony between the band members. The vocals flick between husky melodic singing and gritty shouting during the chorus. The first song is definitely worth a listen. The second track, 'Kiss Of Life', starts off in a much tenser way and indeed, the song feels alot more serious then the first one and talks of winter and an experience devoid of happiness.

The vocals are almost spoken in this song for large chunks so you can clearly follow the direction and the mood that Jules Reason is heading in. Alot more impetus is put on Reason's guitar in this song and he bashes out some awesome riffery halfway through the song that is nicely accentuated by some highhat tinkling by Parsons.

This song is definitely alot less funky but it picks it up in raw mood and eccentric darkness. Definitely a band to listen too, so go and download their album 'Disturbance In The Equilibrium' as quick as you can - it's worth
the bandwidth and the money it demands! Rock 3 Radio

Rats-It's not what I expected from the artwork! Mellow and sultry, and full of colour; its been put on our playlist.

Sideways- this has also had a bit of airplay, its very anthemic and swinging and seems to have been popular.
Kube Radio University Of Stafford

Sounds perfect altogether with distant, Morricone-sound-like guitars..... dark, heavy, grim, extremely distinct and suggestive. Subsity Radio Glasgow