It is great to have the Amoeba Teen splinter Trio back with their second EP. The first suggested that the Stourbridge three were not going to continue the catchy Guitar Pop of their previous group, it was Rockier and noisier and was a notification of great things to come.
This takes the band further away from their roots, much further and it is dynamic. The opener is not a major departure, but more Indie Rock akin to the more interesting non synth 80s. Escaping Berlin is followed by Hot Badger which is noisier almost Fuzz Pop, real shake your fist stuff over 96 seconds.
But then the EP takes a much different turn with two longer pieces. ONSY starts the first part of its 9 and a half minutes as part Prog, part Pop Rock, but then it explodes into a masterful mix of Psych and Alt Rock instrumentally. Heavier shoe gaze maybe, but absolutely hypnotic.
The soundscape is taken even further with the closer, Universe, again long at over 8 minutes. This feels more Prog at times, but again holding its Psych and Shoegaze with added Trumpet. It is an incredible listen. A change of direction maybe, but a very welcome one for these ears.
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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