At the beginning of September, we reviewed the Smashing Scene EP here. Until recently, it has been at the top of our 10 most read posts, unheard of here for such a new band. Those 4 tracks have had another 4 songs added now on the Expanded Play.
I love 'em. It is the type of Angular Intelligent Indie that I adore. Left field unexpected arrangements with the addition of Brass. It is an intoxicating mix. I mentioned at the time that they reminded me of early versions of four bands.
Early XTC, particularly the Angular Guitar and Rhythm, there is a real Colin Moulding feel from the Bass Playing. Early Blur, vocally and lyrically. The Sugarplastic, production and arrangement wise and The Futureheads for the vibe.
The four additions are just as top notch as those on the EP. Talent oozes from this Manchester Five Piece and they seem to be having such fun. At times, a Talking Heads without the stern faces. I can't wait for the next chapter.
You can buy the album here and listen to the four songs from the EP. You can listen to the whole album on You Tube here. The album is available on Vinyl and as a download.
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