It is something a bit different in introducing a band on here whose first review is their final release. London quartet, Modern Rituals will now go on hiatus and this would appear to be their last set of recordings. It is all very sad as this lot were a great addition to those who lile Indie Rock with a right good twist.
The EP contains three new songs and 2 remixes. The remixed songs are dramatically reworked and the three new songs are up there with the best of what they achieved. I suppose this EP is best at being a signpost to lead you to the band's three albums, the last, Cracking Of The Bulk, appearing in September last year.
Raised is a big dollop of Glam Rock with Glitter Band drums et all, although with a vocal in the style of The Strokes. Call Or Follow is splendid Indie Pop Rock, part Brit Pop, part the new wave of Guitar Pop. It is delivered at pace with a corking riff.
Famiglia starts like something from 80s Post Punk, dropping into 90s Indie melody and then closing with some awesome Noise Rock. Passageway's remix is a big slice of Electronica, bordering on Psych. Whilst the Thick Wall Remix heads in an Synth Ambient direction, hypnotica if you like. The way forward is definitely to approach the band's past, but Modern Rituals leave you with some understanding oh how versatile they could be.
You can listen to and buy the EP here. You can investigate the band's past here.
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