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Trip Hazard

Dublin City, Ireland

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'The Next Life' video for the single - Nov '06
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'1500 Years' Live On Balcony TV March 07
'Come On' Live on Balcony TV Oct 06
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A Brief Biog...
Trip Hazard emerged from a back garden bunker in Co.Meath around 5 or 6 years ago with Singer Dave Conway firmly at the helm. Navigating his way through a few line up changes the then Trip Hazard released their first EP 'I Keep Falling' to very positve critical acclaim. Following up on this success the 2nd EP release 'Stumble' proved to be another hit with the critics and in January 05 the band (Dave, Robbie and Eugene) started work recording the debut album 'Stay'. Along the way Paul Maguire joined to add extra beef on guitars and the recording was released on the bands own label 'Good Trip Records' in October '05 recieving fantastic reviews from Music Mags and National newspapers (See reviews below). The start of April '06 sees the band back in the studio to record new material for the forthcoming release
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Stay Album Reviews
HotPress Review Dec '05
With a couple of well-recieved EP's under their belts and a growing live following, the first full-length release from these Dublin contenders is keenley anticipated in some quaters. Pleased to report then that 'Stay' is as good a local debut as has arrived on the HotPress reviews desk in many a month. Immediatley impressive is the straight-up, gimmick free production-way too many bands are tempted by studio wizardry, especially on their first outing. Also, Trip Hazard's sound is almost impossible to pin down stylistically. Fans of the broad church of indie will find plenty to savour here ('Getaway', 'Fred Astaire'), while those with Go Betweens or American Music Club records in their collection might well marvel at the songwritting prowess, particularly quirky creations such as 'Here We Go'. Occasionally the breadth of their sonic ambition gets the better of them-'Golden Age' might work well live, but not on record. The slow burning 'Blame' has a lovely widescreen, spacious feel with a keening melody, as does the following 'Hurt'. But 'Erase' is the real highlight here, with enigmatic frontman Dave Conway bringing an almost Morrissey-like presence to bear on this highly theatrical number. Stay tuned.........
Colm O'Hare: HotPress Magazine Dec '05
TRIP HAZARD 'Stay' Good Trip Records
Newish Irish band Trip Hazard released their debut late last year, but it would be a shame to let it drift away into obscurity without giving it something of a thumbs up. One of those hardworking, aspirational types of bands that aren't averse to experimenting, Trip Hazard fall flat on their arses now and again, but they have the spirit to dust themselves off and start all over again, careful not to repeat the same mistake. The debut is full of this sort of bravery: interesting songs imbued with a sense of adventure; rooted within known parameters, certainly, but grasping nonetheless for something different. Songs such as Round and Round, Golden Age and Experience offer astute aural thrills, with most of the remainder eminently serviceable slices of pop/rock. www.myspace.com/triphazardinc
Tony Clayton-Lea - Irish Times 06/01/06
At first sight, Dublin four-piece Trip Hazard may look like a hundred other local bands - but their highly impressive debut album proves that they've got a sound all of their own. Perhaps it's because their chiming indie-rock has a faintly menacing air to it, perhaps it's because Dave Conway's anguished lyrics sound as if a lifetime of thought has been put into them. Whatever the reason, these twisted tales of broken relationships have a distinctly unsettling effect. As you'd expect from a first outing, the songwriting is a little uneven - but the band's quirky introspection is present throughout, and it all hangs together as a unified piece of work. As long as they can avoid being confused with the dire English heavy metal band of the same name, Trip Hazard should have a very promising future ahead of them
Andrew Lynch, Entertainment Ireland Nov '05
It's evident that Trip Hazard have worked out a broadened and edgier side to their sound. Opener "Round and Round" displays the depth of progression with subtle touches of fitting Hammond and layers that make this an album to note. With such a dearth of songs with meaning around at present, singer Dave Conways refreshingly direct and sometimes introspective words are nicely augmented by variables of rock, lush guitars, nifty bass hooks backed by solid and balanced drumming. Energetic and free flowing tracks like "Here We Go" and "Getaway" and the excellent "Fred Astaire" mix well with a couple of slower numbers such as "Blame"(the lyrics of which most of us can identify/empathise with) and Hurt. The strength of the album lies in these alternations of pace and content building within the tracks. This is perhaps best exemplified by the last two songs which conclude a very strong second half. The epic title track Stay, closing in on the six minute mark with chunky bass runs from Robbie Stanley, coupled with the distain for the fragility of some drum skins by drummer Eugene Somers and perfectly placed guitar changes morphs towards a fun choral crescendo. That's my spin on it anyway! Closing track "Experience" demonstrates the new diversity to Trip Hazard and reveals another string to their bow. A fluent, rolling and almost trance inducing blend of mellow sounds provides the background for the bitter sweet but ultimately positive lyric "experience the pain, turn it in to pleasure". Some songs by their nature dictate the time they should be listened to and this one is definitely post-club chillout, but with the divergent nature of the album, most hours can be covered. Recently added guitarist Paul Maguire should ensure the fuller sound can be transposed from the cd to their live set.
Mark Jenkins, Foggy Notions '05
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Member Since: 8/6/2005
Band Website: triphazardmusic.com
Band Members:
Dave Conway - Vocals, Guitar

Robbie Stanley - Bass Guitars, Backing Vox

Paul Maguire - Guitars, Backing Vox

Eugene Somers - Drums & Percussion

Discography:

THE NEXT LIFE - Single - Good Trip Records - 2006

STAY - Album - Good Trip Records - 2005

STUMBLE - EP - Good Trip Records - 2004

I KEEP FALLING - EP - Good Trip Records - 2003

Influences: Talking Heads, R.E.M, Teenage Fanclub, Whipping boy, Sigur Ros, Velvet Underground, The Smiths, Suede, Sufjan Stevens, The Walls, The Clash, Buddy Holly, Radiohead, The Ramones, David Bowie, Depeche Mode, Morrissey, U2, Sex Pistols, Interpol, The Cure, Fried Eggs, Guinness & Tabasco Sauce
Sounds Like: None of the above - a unique blend
Record Label: Good Trip Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Highs & Lows of 2006

Its that time again folks for the traditional 'Highs & Lows' of the year gone by..As usual, we are still awating our drummers responses..but in the mean time in no particular order.....Dave 'The D...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:21:00 PST

The Somers/Brent Dilema

Eugene and Robbie were enjoying a night out in Ri Ra last Saturday eve. As the 2 were enjoying a boogie to 'This Charming Man' by The Smiths, a group of young ladies approched Eugene and asked for a p...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Sun, 10 Dec 2006 03:37:00 PST

The Next Life Video on YouTube

Hi all....A windy Dublin morning, 5am, a hired Ocean liner, 4 mischievious males, a video camera + crew....what do you get?? huh???You get http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42dK2iIe6G0THE NEXT LIFE.....O...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 02:19:00 PST

Download 'The Next Life' here

You can now download the single 'The Next Life' from;www.downloadmusic.ieFor only 99c too!! Bargains galore ...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Tue, 07 Nov 2006 02:09:00 PST

The Vibe

Trip Hazard The Next Life Just as the boys had reached their lowest point in the aftermath of the mammoth recording experience that was Stay, along came salvation via a chance visit to Colm Quearneys ...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Tue, 16 May 2006 04:45:00 PST

HotPress Magazine asks Robbie a few questions

HotPress Magazine 'So how do you prepare for a night on the town? And what kind of fun do like when you get there? We ask some of Ireland's most eligible rakes about their preferences' Probing Robbie ...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Sun, 14 May 2006 11:33:00 PST

Trip Hazard + The Prescriptions cause electrical overload!!

Saturday night......Trip Hazard just finished soundchecking at The Venue and made way for The Prescriptions to do their soundcheck.....zzzzzzappp....Power cut!! We thought, ah its ok...flick a switch ...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Tue, 14 Feb 2006 04:25:00 PST

The bands highs & lows of 2005........

2005 has bought many highs & lows for the four members of Trip Hazard..In no particular order... Dave 'The Hazard': Favourite Song: 'Chicago' - Sufjan Stevens       &...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Sat, 03 Dec 2005 01:11:00 PST

The Album Launch...an insiders story

The day started out relativley anxiety free, the band was hoping it would stay that way....Around 10am Robbie was relaxing in the bath, deciding whether to shave or not when the phone rang... Eug...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Mon, 31 Oct 2005 06:37:00 PST

Questions & Answers from Trip Hazard

  Questions & Answers from Eugene Who would be the last person you would invite to your birthday party: Shakin Stevens Who would be the first person youd invite to your birthday party: Mozz ...
Posted by Trip Hazard on Fri, 14 Oct 2005 04:44:00 PST