From Bandcamp, "GOD ALONE is Dance infused Math/Noise rock from Cork, Ireland." My editorial—in these days we find ourselves in, music continues to expand. In fact, even the definition of what "music" is has expanded. There is something out there for everyone. Dance infused Math and Noise Rock? Why not. I have a very open mind…about the only thing I am not overly eager to listen to is Death & Thrash Metal, and Hardcore. However, I still like some bands in these genres. Let's dive in and see what this sound is like. The album has nine songs, and "The Beep Test" is first. A raucous energy comes out of the gate with thick bass guitar notes, followed by a dark, sturdy riff, and some melody. The vocals are shouted, and angry, but the music is jovial, and the contrast is intriguing.

"Sir Laplage" has a smoother entrance, although still dark, and it segues into a full-blown dance tune, crawling with energy and with thick instrumental parts. It is reminiscent of 80's music for sure. "Tony Gawk" goes the opposite direction, into more of the Noise Rock that the band talked about in their bio. Gone are the pleasing melodies, and they are replaced with anger, distortion, and chaos. In keeping with the themes, "Pink Himalayan" returns to the 80's inspired melodies. They have a real knack for creating memorable music, on both sides of the spectrum. The melodies are warm, and inviting, and the noise is purely destructive. "Hold Tight" is a total gentle and somber offering, with harmonized vocals and a good deal of heavy emotion. So far, this album is surprising.

"Bluesine" features choppy melodies and a staccato attack of bass guitar and riffs. In a strange way, it is still fairly melodic though. Add deeply personal this description as well. "Rinser" is another curious offering. It has a dance rhythm to it, but it's harder, and heavier. The vocals are harsh, and the longer it plays, the heavier it gets. "Rubber Hands" has a deep groove, the kind that gets stuck in your head. It's tongue in cheek, with "look at my hands" and "stop looking at me" repeated over again. At the same time, it's just damn catchy. "Yupasaid" is the final offering, and it's curiously firm and dark, but again with a catchy beat underneath. The mid section is very tense, and meaty bass notes combine with a hardened riff to close out the album.

I'll say one thing about the band and the album…they are original. Are they too original to appeal to a wide audience? Probably. But they are also fun, and the music has life. Life it too short to waste it on genre discussions, so I say throw your caution to the wind and dive in. You may find that you are a new fans of their music.