Album Review: Fate of a Stranger - Plan A

Having only formed in 2008, Fate of a Stranger have achieved a surprising amount in the little time afforded to them. The Hertfordshire 5-piece have seemingly shared stages with every UK act on the scene, with support slots with Young Guns, Deaf Havana and Attack Attack to name just a few, as well as a slot at the 2010 Camden Crawl courtesy of Red Bull Bedroom Jam. Unfortunately, this success hasn't entirely made it's way onto new EP 'Plan A'.

The band don't wait around, opener 'Two Words' is upon you almost before you've lifted your finger off the play button. There are definite comparisons to be made with pre-'Hold Me Down' You Me At Six, in vocal style and general rhythm, something which the band may not have been aiming for, and perhaps wont appreciate. 'You Can't Argue With Maths', despite an excellent vocal range from frontman Owen Tilcock, stutters along. However, just as it threatens to become bland and repetitive, it is, out of nowhere, rescued by an epic, crashing final third that fully makes up for a drab beginning.