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The band name. The song title. The myspace genre's section. Everything about this band screams "indie!!!", a genre which I very much dislike. My hopes were low from the off. However Isaac's Aircraft manage to get round this obstacle by doing the best thing possible - writing a decent song.

"Friends and Foes" begins with a cool piano riff and brings to mind

"Prologue to History" by the Manic Street Preachers almost immediately. Zak's vocal's however, distance the two again, allowing "Friends and Foes" to become a song in its own right. The music is upbeat, likeable and has the ability to captivate many people's interest across the country. The vocals are simple and, should this become a hit, everybody will be singing it. This song has managed to do the almost impossible task of creating a mainstream sound, but still being different from a lot of songs out

there. The main difference - as I've already mentioned - is that "Friends and Foes" is actually a good song, there isn't a weak link to be found. Then, just over two minutes into, we reach the guitar solo (something that has been lost from new music a lot these days) and while it isn't fantastic, the fuzzy tone brings an edgier, rockier element that's been missing from most indie music of today. It's something new, it's something interesting, and it's possibly the best bit to this song.

With more songs of this caliber, Isaac's Aircraft will go far. That is clear to see, but they will generate interest in more people than just the traditional "scene kids" through the inclusion of funky pianos and a guitar solo. This band is on the rise, and doesn't seem to want to slow down with a hectic touring schedule ahead of them, and a record label behind them...it won't be long before they are the next band coming through your T.V set - they've already appeared on BBC6 Music. Isaac's Aircraft myspace states that they will appeal to "Indie-rock and non Indie-rock fans alike" and after hearing "Friends and Foes" I couldn't agree with the statement more.