I'm always delighted when a Listen To This Week Playlist submission leads me into a whole new world. I spend hours and hours seeking new music under my own steam and get a lot sent in unrequested, but there is just a great feeling when LTTW brings something more than just a playlist addition.
So it was with Boston quartet, Derek Smith And The Cosmic Vultures. Having added Hollow Choir to a recent playlist, I went back and discovered the two Temporary Circus EPs. I did think about reviewing both together, but it gets confusing for people when I've done that before, so I've gone with reviewing the first and hoping you lot go and listen to Act 2 too.
Indeed, even though the EPs are separated by months, there is a real argument for merging both together as an album, you listening Ray at Kool Kat?. There is a myriad of styles on display. I suppose the best label is Pop Rock merging late 60s with 70s Pop Rock, but that is maybe a bit too simplistic.
The whole EP is wonderfully put together soundscape that isn't afraid to tread wherever it wants to. There are hints of Americana, Funk and gentle Psych Pop within. At times a song is Piano Pop or Harmony led, at others, more Acoustic, gentle, yet enthralling.
Things may take contain a punchy social message or simply be a love song, both work. The smooth joy of Indie Darling and the not a million miles away from prime time 10CC title track are both winners. The Puppets Of Hypocrisy is punchy and lyrical adept.
Strange Life edges towards Baroque Pop, Some Girls to Piano Pop. The whole thing is a corking listen. Beautifully arranged and produced. What a fine discovery these four are. Be sure to head over to Bandcamp and listen to Act 2 and the back catalogue.
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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