SCMP, C8: Outtakes‏, Dec 4th, 2008: Alibi do Hong Kong proud

'Congratulations go out to local expat rockers Tai Tai Alibi for their support act at the Manic Street Preachers gig last week. It's rare that a local band opens such a high-profile international act and it was a great opportunity for the popular Tai Tai Alibi, made up of Tim Hills (vocals, guitar), Chris Collins (lead guitar), Matt Cartwright (drums) and Alex Majoni (bass). In the past, the quartet have played HK Live, The Underground, Listen Up, BC Unplugged and Wanch Showcase. And their pop/grunge/blues act is well worth catching.'

Reviews

Underground 84 review, August 22nd 2009

"Tai Tai Alibi is a band that never disappoints. I have seen them live more than a few times and what sticks into my head is that these guys never let down. They are always on top of their game and tonight wasn’t anything different. They started their set and showed us again why they are one of the best bands in Hong Kong. And as always, I was mesmerized by Tim’s voice." read more

A review of our 2 tracks on the Underground compilation cd 'Something Alternative' from konghongrock.blogspot.com :

1.Cycle

Hail the grungy/alternative rock band Tai Tai Alibi! Another band which checks the boxes for their genre. I have to celebrate the guitar solo in this one. Its skillful but remains tasteful to the song. I swore I would never use the word tasteful, but it works in this situation so get over it. The Alibi have a great singer, and I wouldn't mind stating that it is the best vocal performance on the compilation. Listen to this song if you like Incubus, Our Lady Peace, 3 doors down. "Do you alwaaaaaaaaysssssssss, Do you alwaysssssss haveeeee to be rightttttttttt?”

2.Autocrat

Not much to say about this one, except that it is evident that Tai Tai Alibi know exactly how they want to sound, and know exactly how to go about doing that. The chorus in this one definitely is nostalgic for the 90's, I'm going to go ahead and say it reminds me of some Pearl Jam. Rumor has it these dudes come from where I live in Hong Kong, so needless to say, these guys are the shit.

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