It has been almost eight years since the splendid debut EP and we've just had a series of singles in 2020, but it is delightful to have the Canadian quartet back with six shortish songs. Short they may be, but there is a lot packed into them.
This is intelligent India of the highest order. Super melodic crossing genres whilst having one foot in Indie Guitar Pop whilst using the other leg to trawl the genres. Sunday Plans is great 70s Classic Pop Rock, a little McCartney vocal wise.
Yet, Screens is wonderful Jangling 80s Indie, that Jangle is absolutely wonderful. Little Critters is all smooth on the verse, but the chorus bursts into prime 70s New Wave Costello. The contrast of styles works beautifully.
Any Hollow is very 60s, a lot of Merseybeat, a little Beat Pop, but with an added gentle Psych Pop arrangement. Thirty even mixes West Coast Pop with a little 70s Classic Rock. Caterina is an absolute gem of a song. a great example of how Pop can lift your heart with a twelve string Byrds Jangle that adds to the vibe without ever taking the thing over.
Caterina is on the current Listening To This Week, but the whole offering here demonstrates great versatility and above all melody. The whole album is so tastefully arranged, allowing the songs to breathe. There is also a lot to be said for saying what you want to say and getting off. Splendid!
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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