From the opening keys of “Over & Over,” this year’s EP2 is a lesson in restraint and more defined songwriting. Sounding like a meeting between the low-key bedroom pop of American Analog Set and early 00’s post-hardcore pin-ups Sparta, the track is a great lead-in to the remaining five anthems, each making an impact from the very first listen. The active bass and hip-shaking rhythms on “Tell You What I Want,” the propulsive percussion of “Countdown to Ten,” the toe-tapping instrumental guitar dirge of “Tektoniks” - they all add to an already impressive blend of approaches and performances.
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released March 8, 2012
Vanarays: Julio I. / John J. / Robert R. / Rudy O.
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