I love it when a release catches me by surprise, particularly when it offers up things that we wouldn't normally make our ears prick up. Goodbye Oblivion sounds a little 80s at times, but not in a dreadful Synth Pop or New Romantic way.
There's a lot going on, Post Punk, a little darker Synth Rock, but at times it is wonderfully angular and the choruses grab you in an anthemic way. The Synth Rock is largely covered by Old World and that breaks out wonderfully into a slightly shouty Post Punk.
At times, there's a slight latter day Skids feel, Absolute Game like pensive, particularly on the title track, a corking listen. Scatter Atoms is splendidly Angular, nearer Guitar Pop, Field Music with more attitude. Cover The Bruise sounds very mid 80s and is funky as funky can be with another stellar chorus.
Paint The Shadows starts with a My Sharona like riff, but is nowhere near Power Pop, being a much darker anthem with yet another stellar chorus and a killer brooding guitar track. This Portsmouth five piece have an ability to engage without ever being ordinary.
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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