THE GETTING PRETTY is coming in hot with their first studio album in 30 years, Fainted.
The band quickly made an impression in the early 90s, releasing their debut album Getting Pretty in 1991, and Jesus The Showgirl in 1993, capturing the ears of critics and garnering a loyal niche fanbase with their authentic alt-rock sound. But as is often the case, the band’s quick rise would lead to a quick descent. Even with their growing acclaim, the quartet split in 1994.
Flash-forward to 2022, when members Ralf A. Thomas (vocals, guitar), Phillip Adenacker (drums), Ralf Ratering (guitar), and George Manthey (bass) got back together for the first time in three decades simply to catch up and play some old songs. Soon after, the group rekindled that familiar flame, igniting the desire to create new music.
And today, the seasoned alt-rockers have officially released their latest collection of songs all these years later.
Fainted transports listeners on a hypnotic yet fearless journey to the early days of the nostalgic alt-rock era of the 1990s when they first hit the scene. Jam-packed with thunderous drums, lush vocals, roaring guitar, and a badass driving bass, the 8-track album creates a fully immersive experience. Each song is lyrical and punctual, making it easy for listeners to understand its tone and mood.
THE GETTING PRETTY starts strong with the album’s opener, “Life Control.” The distorted, teeth-grinding guitar hooks listeners immediately and launches them onto this psychedelic ride. The lyrics are meditative and repetitive, giving the essence of importance to the emotions within the song. It has a sense of urgency for power in life and the desire to be appreciated in this position of power. The vocals have a clean but aching sound that anchors the emotion of the first track, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
The band previously released four of the eight songs as singles at the end of last year. Their first single released, giving a teaser to their reinvented sound, was the emotional tug-of-war track in “Upn Down.” A couple of weeks later, “The Girl” hit streaming services, offering a playful, charismatic love song about a mysterious lover and their feelings.
Coming in shortly after was “For Sale,” an upbeat, dark, melodic alt-rock song about giving yourself up for sale to an unbeatable force. This was the final single before they released the title track.
THE GETTING PRETTY fires up their engines with Fainted, creating an exciting new chapter in the band’s rebirth. Bringing back timeless riff-driven melodies and raw vocals, they create a new take on what we know as alt-rock today.
