Here are some reviews and comments about B@SiC...
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Comment on demo CD posted on mp3.tv website, August 2003
"Having heard the demos I can honestly say that there is no reason why this band cannot go a lot higher. They are keeping music real with their very clever lyrics and at times haunting key changes. Travis very much spring to mind, and I would have no hesitation in showcasing them across Europe on Major Black Entertainment Television."

- Peter Johnson, posted on mp3.tv website

Comment on recent live performance posted on mp3.tv website, August 2003
"To my mind these are a band without a weak link. You have the gravelly, laid back but extremely rangy voice of the lead singer, mixed with the unsung talent of the lead guitar, together with some exquisite drum movements and a great sexy sax. A group of extremely talented individuals have combined here to make a very strong band with a great range of musical offerings. A PR company's dream."

- Marsha Green, posted on mp3.tv website

Comment on Signs of Life EP, November 2002
"I am very impressed by all the tracks, you have a great sound. I particularly like the track Albatross: it's a great classic indie rock song, very catchy and radio friendly."

- Victoria Smith, Matchbox Recordings November 2002

CD Review in Unsigned Showcase Magazine, Issue 1, September 2002 B@SiC "www.ep.com"
"How do you decide whether a band is good or not? Do they have to be able to make a lot of money, or just sound great? That looks like an easy question to answer, I don't think it is though.
B@SiC are a very good band. They play melodic rock that seems to be more focused on lyrical content and musical skill than taking a specific direction, which sounds great.
The first riff on White or White shows the band has great taste in what inspires it. Reminiscent of Jimi and pals it bounces its way through the first track. Writing about things such as timing are pointless with a band such as this, because of course they have it, no question.
The singing on here is great as well, in fact the more I think about it the more I can't think of anything to criticise. Despite not being more interested in musical extremities I have to acknowledge that talent has made this a great CD to have."

- Dhan Whitelock, Unsigned Showcase Magazine Issue 1 September 2002, p.19

CD Review in Cross Rhythms Magazine, July/August 2002 B@SiC "www.ep.com" 6 out of 10
"This five-track ep is at its best when they stick to a more Britpop sound, such as on the excellent "Something". When they try to be too heavy, the sound ends up a little too light to be comfortable. Overall, a good effort, and I'd be interested to see how these translate live."

- Steve Best, Cross Rhythms Magazine July/August 2002, p.34

CD Review - B@SiC "Demos"
"The songs feature well-crafted, lyrical pop structures, understated guitar from Phil Kinsman and Rob Oag, with the latter's voice flowing sweetly by. The songs are on the whole quiet-ish, thereby drawing comparisons with "King Of Fools" era Delirious?, Travis, Britpop bands like Cast and Suede, or even REM. "Make A Loud Noise" sees the band, also featuring drummer John Leary and bassist Dan Rowntree, moving up a gear, and it's the kind of song that would be interesting to see live or at a festival (they played Stage 2 at last year's Greenbelt - so look out for them if you're there this year).
So nothing earth-shattering then, but up there with the best of the UK's pop-rock contenders. So why no record deal? I would have thought that the UK's top CCM labels (Alliance, Word, Elevation) would be eager to sign up another band with pop-rock selling potential. Or is it that there are simply too many pop-rock outfits out there now, and the A&R men have been told to look for something different! Still, it deserves a deal with an independent like Room3 at least!"

- Dave Puttick, The Crater Magazine May 2002

B@SiC - not all in a name
"My first encounter with B@SiC involved a small club in Nottingham, The Maze. It was the first gig I’d been to in quite some time. Having spent a vast amount of time in the past going to see various bands (from Supertramp – which constitutes an early mistake – to U2, the Waterboys, the Cult, Billy Bragg, blah, blah, blah... ) travelling quite some distances to catch some events, suddenly the world of full-time work reared it’s ugly head, with it’s associated weekly exhaustion, general apathy and inability to get it together to go out to see live music. So going to a gig was almost like going home.
There was the usual set up – a small stage, beer, cigarettes and a room that rapidly warmed up with body-heat. Either my memory is failing me, or most new / support band were really crap. They represented the time in the evening when you got to chat to your mates and satisfy your thirst, before the main act comes on when talking and drinking become difficult because of the increase in volume and the general grooving, which was either jumping up and down or dancing depending on your general level of proficiency. It was quite a surprise when B@SiC turned out to be something other than your standard warm-up act. The abiding memory was tunes you could actually pick up, and lyrics that were clear enough and catchy enough to stick in your mind after the song was over. Tell the truth, I actually caught myself humming selected tunes and singing (in my head only, anything audible would contravene several arms-limitation treaties) selected extracts days later. There wasn’t a remarkable stage-show, but then again what do you want from a gig? Theatricals or music?
Obviously you can’t really judge a band on the basis of one gig, but when you get hold of a demo CD you can sit back in the comfort of you own house, settle down to a beer and get a much better idea of what they’re like. The demo isn’t a state-of-the-art production, but all the same there is definitely something there. The first thing that hits you is that you think you’ve heard it all before. Then, all of a sudden, you realise that you haven’t. There is one tune that starts off reminding you the Stone Roses and then gives up trying to remind you of anything Stone Roses-related, and just becomes a B@SiC tune. Another track has a definite Monkees feel but with a twist that you just can’t quite put your finger on, followed by a quick tour round something that sounds as if it’s been influenced by Nick Drake in it’s general vibe, with a Charlatans-esque song hot on it’s heels. One thing these tunes are not is monotone, and the lyrics are definitely worth a listen: catchy, but in a good way. It’s a great start for a band, and promises well.
Now, of course the only thing left to do is see them, and make up your own mind."

- Robin