The Sylvia Platters - Will Tomorrow Be Enough EP

 

The Sylvia Platters never ever let you down. Now into their second decade, at times they sound very Indie 80s, a little C86, but to call them just that would be a major travesty. Their secret is their variety and these five songs demonstrate that perfectly.

You will have already heard both Alone and Gwendolyn Approximately on previous Listening To This Week. The former is darker with a Psych riff, enthralling. at times a little Post Punk, but with a chorus to die for. The latter catches you by surprise with another killer chorus, a slower melodic joy with a great Jangle to it and an extraordinarily ace Guitar outro.

False Colours is quality Indie Pop, a jaunty song that underlines the lyrical quality on show, showing an appreciation of what is happening around them. Tactical Lunch Box is more late 60s Psych Pop, built around a corking riff and an organ sound that reflects the period perfectly.

Time Takes Its Time is possibly the best song that wasn't written by Roddy Frame. Never afraid to Jangle, The Sylvia Platters are a band that knows exactly what they are about and want to take it further. I'd be greedy if I asked for more, these five songs will do me perfectly.

You can listen to and buy the EP here. It is available on Cassette and as a download.

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The Sylvia Platters - Youth Without Future

 


We are on the final run of 2022 Reviews as we aim to start compiling the IDHAS Best Of 2022 by no later than the middle of January. Vancouver's The Sylvia Platters are a name I've come across in the past, but for some reason, I haven't followed them up. I am ashamed.

They currently have a new single out, Norman 4, which is a TFC tribute, but because we concentrate on EPs and Albums. Individual Song space is really limited. I'm going with the EP from earlier in the year and it is an ace listen. After listening to the five songs, the only regret you have is that you wish there was another five.

The quartet's basic template is somewhere between the Glasgow 80s and the Stone Roses, but there are plenty of diversions. There is a real gentle jangle that sucks you in and you can imagine someone like Darrin at Janglepophub loving them.

No Quarter is wonderfully laid back and hooks you with its almost melancholic riff. But part way through it rips into a mesmerising solo that catches you by surprise and serenades you through to the end of approaching six minutes.

The title track kicks in with a rocking riff before the usual low key delivery, it reminds me a little of Northern Uproar, but there's also overtones of Aztec Camera. Doldrums is more Baggy, but is built around another splendid Jangle. There is tons to like here.

You can listen to and buy the EP here.

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