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• Artist: Omerta
• Album: One Chance (single)
• Label: Northern Ambition
• Year of Release: 2005
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• Reviewed by: dadair on 2005-11-22

The initially careful, slow rising nature of the A side to this 2nd limited edition single from a careering Manchester outfit, provides a moment of contemplation before the Doves style chorus kicks in like a paprika. This sees lead man; Aaron Starkie throwing his voice with the belief of a choir singer. 'One Chance' is a pleading number that operates from a base of longing guitars and frantic percussion to punctuate the pleading and earnest cries of Starkie.

All the band need is an M.U.F.C. tattoo to adorn their body and their mancunian roots will be on full show. 'Synchronise Your Smiles' sets off as a mesmerizing reminder of the dreamy power of The Charlatans in their early days before turning into one of the closest modern tracks to the sound of The Stone Roses. However, it is clear that this sound is merely a symptom of their feelings and upbringing, as oppose to an attempt to ride on the coat-tails of their heroes. This single, much like their sold out debut; 'Everyone Is Frozen' will be seized upon frantically by those seeking nostalgia and authenticity in the same bottle.

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