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THE FIRST IS BY DAVE GILL OF VISION MAGAZINE:

"We love GRASP. We've known them for over a year and we're certain that they're destined for greater things. Sure, there is many a band we've featured that we know are going to go places (and many that have already!), yet GRASP aren't destined to only appeal to small circles, one day they'll be household names (just remember where you encountered them first!) But why should they shine so vividly amongst so many? This is due mainly to the simple purity that defines so much of their music; of what can be created by the barest of elements, but also what can be achieved by dropping the pretence that so many of their peers adhere to. This isn't music that wants to change the world, but merely make it better, if only for three minutes.
So why has a full GRASP LP been so long in coming? Whatever the reasons, GRASP's debut 'Different Ways' will be available soon via ADDICTION RECORDS. For the moment let us consider recent tracks such as 'WALKING THROUGH MY HEAD'. Those who have written GRASP off as heirs to JOHNNY MARR's jingly jangly chords will be in for a shock as the track is a full tilt rocker that would have DEEP PURPLE running for cover! With MATTHEW POTTER and ANDY MARSHALL taking over bass and drum duties respectively, GARY VERY is freed from being the sole instrumentalist of the band, and as such his guitars are leaping to the fore.
Fortunately, GRASP haven't forgotten where they came from and 'ANOTHER MAN' sees the folk roots of old making a return visit. 'THERE'S A TIME' is of a decidedly wide-eyed lament on the woes of our time, with a whispering caress courtesy of KATRINA's penny whistle. With such lyrics as "I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT, I DON'T WANT TO HURT", it's open sentiments are a little at odds with much of the cynicism that lurks around these pessimistic days. Yet when a song is as sincere as this and sung so beautifully by KATRINA RAINBOW, even you could believe the world would listen. And soon, very soon the world (and his brother) will be listening to GRASP."
http://uk.geocities.com/visionthingdave/index.html

COLIN SCOTT FROM CREAM OF THE CROP REVIEWS 'DIFFERENT WAYS':

"Finally hits the streets! This should have been released so much earlier, but it's always so hard to get things done. It's finally out, and it's a pure indie release; colour copied cover on the good old CDR. I think it's a great time for underground music right now. It's great that any band can have their own foot in the door and bring out music on quality sound-ships, i.e. CD. Anyway, back to GRASP. I think they're a quality outfit, and very special. It seems everyone wants to feature their music, so ask yourself why? Yep, they're good. Perhaps it's KATRINA RAINBOW's vocals that mix with the songs and wind and whirl them, infusing into a 'new millennium rock indie psych machine'? A lot of the eleven tracks here have been around on various demo's the band have put out. 'HAVELOCK ROAD' gives such a lift with KATRINA's lyrics. It's all about enjoying life to the full; we should all be here to help each other, not fight against each other. It's a great sentiment, and it's a great song. All the songs that GRASP do are filled with a social theme; it gives me a 'modern hippied out' feel. It's just the whole way the band are, from music to lyric; it's a peaceful and beautiful package. I think 'YOUNG, FOOLISH AND LONELY' is a number most will feel in their lives; that's if you are turned on in the head. I used to relate GRASP to so many other bands, but I'm not ever going to do that again. They are GRASP. They've made their sound a whole. Not many get that privilege!"
Colin Scott, 13 Coronation Street, Pontymister, Risca, Gwent, NP1 6BD

ONE LATE REVIEW HAS JUST COME IN FROM KIM HARTEN OF AQUAMARINE. HERE'S WHAT SHE HAD TO SAY ABOUT GRASP'S FIFTH E.P. 'MY PSYCHIC SIDE-KICK':

AQUAMARINE.

"'THERE'S A TIME' is a rather poppy song, which also has folky elements and idealistic/sentimental lyrics. This is the song that's most like their previous output. The other tracks show GRASP move away from their earlier pop sound. 'WALKING THROUGH MY HEAD' is a new wave thing with rock guitar solos, and 'ANOTHER MAN' is fairly laid-back rock with quite an early '70's feel. Much gutsier than anything I've ever heard from GRASP before. I'm impressed with these songs."
www.blissaquamarine.net

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