 Escape
Pod
"Winter" 7"
Dead
Digital
Genres: electronic pop, indie pop
Studio 19
The Floor
8 Lower Ormond St
Manchester M1 8TJ
Jan 31 - Feb 6 2005 |
Winter is a promising little release for Dead Digital, a fairly
young electronic label trying to get its name out there. Escape
Pod make vocal-heavy electronic music that is considerably more
pop-based than many likeminded artists out there. The opening
title-track is a breezy indie pop tune infused with synths and an
electronic beat; I'm tempted to compare this to The Decemberists,
as it shares in the band's infectious lushness. "Living
In Books" seems a bit more assertive (due to a stronger beat and
some more coarse electronics), but the lovely "Seeing"
reintroduces Escape Pod's talent for original, lovely pop
music. The piano background isn't really too electronic; the few
sparse synths on here serve to build atmosphere rather than accentuate
the melody. Winter might be a little short to buy alone, but it
certainly bodes well for Escape Pod's future. If the
upcoming album is a strong as this EP, we're all in for a real treat. 84%
Matt Shimmer [Vitals:
3 tracks, distributed by the
label, released 2004] |
