Look here waveriders.
I know demo recordings when I hear them and this? This is no demo recording. When you see the word demo attached to a
piece of music that typically means the listener might be in for a bit of a
rough ride. Maybe the recording
equipment used was sub-par? Perhaps the
song structures aren't all there? The
point is that this music is not likely in what can be referred to as a
"sellable state". Apparently Liberty Ship either didn't get that
memo or doesn't believe in standard definitions of words.
Demo? Oh please. What we have here is an exquisite six song
collection that screams quality. Every
musical element comes through crystal clear in the mix and there is never a
wasted moment in any of the songs. Of course
none of that is important if the music isn't any good, so it is with great joy
that I now report how much I enjoy these songs!
Liberty Ship
effortlessly combines brit rock and indie rock to create an intoxicatingly
gleeful sound that will turn a frown upside down on the face of the most
curmudgeonly of music fans. The track
"What Point" starts the proceedings off on the right foot with a
recurring guitar line reminiscent of Vampire Weekend's "Holiday". I especially love the one-two punch of the lively
"Without Her" coupled with the throwback, Beatles-esque vibe of "Neon
Light". Not content with only
up-tempo numbers "It's Alright" and "Fire Your Love" lower the
tempos but keep the energy level constant.
Also "It's Alright" has especially memorable vocal harmonies
and "Fire..." has a lumbering backbeat that really gets the old
noggin oscillating. All too quickly "For
You" wistfully brings the demo to a satisfying conclusion.
Waveriders this is a fantastic de...nope, not going to do
it. I'm calling it like it is. This is a fantastic EP! Take a listen, realize the high degree of
excellence on offer, and rapidly arrive at the decision to add this release to
your collections. Did I mention that the
cost for this splendid music is 'Name Your Price' on bandcamp? That's right.
You know what to do friends!
-Penfold
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