Force Model are a trio from Los Angeles, but Barricade was constructed much further afield. Only one member remained in LA, whilst the other two were in New York and Japan respectively. The demos were written across those divides, before the band flew home to record these 5 songs.
That, perhaps, explains the variety on show here. Whilst always sounding melodic, they venture into other areas without any restrictions. The title track is a wonderfully schizophrenic affair. Part Noise Rock, part Radiohead, whilst also allowing the catchiness to peer out.
Compare that to Nothing At All, which graced the current Listening To This Week. which is more Power Pop and close to Slacker Rock. Then there is the standout, How Can One Girl Be So Bad which is Pop Rock of the highest quality.
That song is a mix of 90s US Indie Rock, 80s C86 jauntiness and even edges towards Brit Pop. Pisces Dreamboat is more of a scuzzy affair that explodes into a wonderful Alt Rock noisy feedback joy. Barricades is a cracking celebration of how life affirming Guitar Pop can be. I can't wait for the band's next chapter.
You can listen to and buy the EP here. It is available to buy for $1 or more, so what have you got to lose?
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