Not Advised - Fight For This E.P

Not Advised - Fight For This E.P
Released 14th September 2009

The last time I from Not Advised, it was way back in 2008 when the band had just released their single ‘You’re The Designers, We’re The Deciders,’ and we loved it, so we were very excited on the morning that the band’s new EP ‘Fight For This,’ dropped through our letter box.

Based in Southampton, Not Advised are already a part of the explosive music scene and they will be playing a headline show at the established Joiners music venue to celebrate the release of ‘Fight For This.’


The band have certainly made progress since I last reviewed their material. Opening track ‘Red Light Situation,’ is a pop punk storm of a track that showcases the bands happy go lucky outlook on life. The band claim that the song is about a red light warning that often appears on the dashboard of their tour van and usually ends up with them breaking down on the motorway.

Track number two, ‘Right Now,’ retains a harder sound than the previous but it still holds the bands signature sound that is apparent from the very start of the EP. Infectious crowd chanting and impossibly catchy breakdowns and choruses make this song become a pop punk fans dream.

‘Jane Says Left,’ bursts through the speakers with a standard pop punk ‘woah!’ and continues on to be a rock monster of a track, taking the listener on a roller coaster of a journey through the smooth and calm bridge before the bursting chorus and the short but sweet, almost metal sounding instrumental.

Closing track ‘The World’s Not Ready,’ is not as hard as previous tracks which makes it the perfect wind down song. Still full of pop punk goodness, it has a crowd pleasing chorus and satisfying melodies. Front man Jim Thomas’ vocals are steady and strong throughout the EP and he is regularly joined by the rest of the crew to provide the ever popular chanting.


‘Fight For This,’ is a feelgood piece of pop punk music that will be hugely successful amongst the masses. The band will be touring throughout August, with their final show being their EP launch at the Joiners, which is bound to send their EP out with a bang.