Celebrating their allegiances to both Muse and Audioslave, Supervision are indeed a band that could be uttered somewhere between the two. With some great Morello-like guitar riffs and a love for intriguing Muse-style instrumental parts, it’s very easy to see where “Supervision” have gained their comparisons from. Yet, despite this, Supervision would probably be better described as a cross between Hundred Reasons and Placebo. I say this, not to incur inevitable wrath, but because “Supervision” have a heavy, yet accessible sound. In truth it’s quite hard to corner them, musically, as they clearly draw influences from all over the world of modern rock - which of course is no bad thing.

“…Beginnings” is an energetic album that delivers a great introduction to the band and the music said band creates. It’s a loud and brave release that doesn’t waste time in trying to establish the band in the rock scene in which it belongs. “Heaven/Rising Tide” is a strong opening roar and though it lacks the hook-line that “Scream” delivers a track later, it does not betray the band by failing to portray their sound – a trap that far too many openers fall into.

Supervision offer a tight musical experience that exemplify exactly why they won the first Ultimate Events National Battle of the Bands in 2003. Since then they’ve been playing to bigger crowds and more regularly, which has surely aided them as individuals and as a collective – this can be heard here.

Whilst there are several songs that fail to thrust themselves out of the record, there are numerous tracks that have memorable anthemic choruses that are delivered convincingly by lead singer, Mark Doohan. “Scream”, “This is Real” and “Alien” are great sing-along rock tracks that help lift the album above and beyond the average. Powerful and versatile, they are perfect for live performances and are all sure to wow an audience.

The finale, “The Sound of Your Voice” along with an unnamed bonus track, makes for a fantastic ending, the former being the light that complements the heavier overall sound of the album. It helps the album leave behind a positive echo that perhaps it might otherwise have just missed out on.

“Day of Small Beginnings…” is certainly not a perfect album, but it has heaps of potential and will hopefully provide Supervision with the stepping stone they need to reach the next stage. By producing a debut album of this calibre, it’s hard to see how it won’t.