Winchester Revival - Eyes In The Canopy EP (King Of Sticks
Records)
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| Winchester Revival - Eyes In The Canopy EP |
Despite sounding like an
unsuccessful make of car, Winchester Revival are actually something of an
intense indie rock band from East Bay area of California and, for a band that
has only writing for a year or so, they are pretty damn tight. This EP kicks off
with the infectious and delicious 'Chemical Yellow' full of ambitious rhythms
and Foals melodies - something that you don't always expect from American
bands, no offence! 'Matterhorn' is up next and is an altogether mellower affair
with sweeping guitars and rolling, expansive melodies in the vein of Incubus at
their most experimental or any range of prog bands with half an eye on harmony.
If you imagine the Killers and Mansun heading back to the 80s to record a track
with Duran Duran on production duties then you're getting close to the sound
created on 'Wonderland' which is as ridiculous and gorgeous as it you imagine.
The closing track is 'Submarine Bell', a track with Echo & The Bunnymen
swagger and darkly sexy intent that you wouldn't want to meet on a dark night
but then again.....maybe you would. Winchester Revival are one of those bands
that might not get a huge amount of success in the US but their sound will
travel well and UK audiences are sure to lap this up. Beautiful stuff.
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