KOBI - Fight
A slice of dark
alternative-rock here. Fight's broody demeanour indicates influences
such as Radiohead and My Bloody Valentine, but the track always
retains its melodic pop sensibilities. The track reaches a very nice
crescendo, its pumping bass and expansive guitar lending the track a
real sense of grandeur. The Them & Us remix of B-side A New
Before is also worth listen.
Fight is available to buy from Bandcamp.
Father Sculptor –
Rhein / Frances
Father Sculptor have
been – correctly – compared to The Smiths many-a-time. However,
there is so much more to them than that. They're like a mix of all
the best melancholic pop bands of the 80s. There's an atmospheric,
shoegazey feel to both tracks. The huge synths on Frances sound
fantastic, while the chiming guitars on Rhein lend a lovely shimmer.
Excellent.
Download Rhein and Frances from Bandcamp.
Saint Max – Saint Max
and The Fanatics
Saint Max is obviously
influenced by various ska and punk acts, and this is patricularly
evident on Afraid Of Love and Let 'Em Have It, Sunshine. The tight
trumpet parts on opener A Life Worth living are a joy, while the
softer souled Wonderful Life – a song which could easily have been
written by The Smiths - is superb. A must-listen.
You can buy the EP from Bandcamp.
Fin.
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