Sound on Sound - CD Of The Month - July 2007

300ft Gorilla are a rock band from Newcastle whose album showcases a range of styles, covering pretty much every sub-genre of rock.

The simple vocal melodies work well against busy guitar riffs on tracks like 'Is Over', and there's enough attitude in the music to make the radio-friendly hooks palatable to all but the most die-hard rock fans.

They play very well and, importantly, they've got a knack for turning good riffs and melodies into good songs. They pull it off well, and the punchy-but-not-too-polished production certainly does them justice.

Kerrang! - KKK - Aug 2007

Taking their cues equally from the fat arsed-riffage of grunge, the shimmying alternative rock of Jane's Addiction and the slap happy funk of The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Newcastle quintet 300ft Gorilla throw their grab bag of influences into a blender, whir it up then throw the lot at the wall to see what sticks.

They have the ability to mix and match pummelling grooves with easy hooks to impressive effect

HardRockHouse.com - July 2007

300ft Gorilla are actually four musicians who with their debut album “Gorilla Tactics” have created one of the most original, creative and energetic releases of the year so far. In fact this album is both special and spectacular. After the first spin you will find yourself going back time and time again. I guarantee you won’t be able to resist the urge.

Opening track “King” is a song, which will have you grinning from ear to ear and thanking the “god of riffs” for what your ears are receiving. Big, fat, fruity guitars drive this song and lay waste to anything that comes in its way. This is rock guitar of the highest quality from Paul Hindmarsh. Dense layered chordal harmonies abound and inventive rhythm patterns are the perfect accompaniment to a direct and passionate vocal performance from Graham Parker whose vocals have a great bright timbre that really cuts through the mix.

If your looking for a truly innovative and unique sounding band then stop by the bands web site and order this CD. It won’t disappoint. All in all a very, very cool album that deserves to be heard.

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Powerplay - Aug 2007

This is the debut album from 300ft Gorilla, although according to the press release, they've been around for 10 years. Still, better late than never. The play hard rock with a funk influence, but not as overt as the likes of the Chilli Peppers.

The overall sound is very much funk tinged melodic rock, something you don't hear every day, and it works well. The songwriting is very good, the stronger songs being the more up-tempo ones like 'King' and 'Holiday'.

This is a solid enough album, and at an hour long, gives you value for money too.