ELEVATION FALLS Origins
The opening track here is a real signal of intent. As ‘Goodbye To You’ opens in a softer manner it is then met head on by the urgency in a formidable way. Hardened by the switch in the way this is closed down there is also a presentable foray from the vocals that equally mirrors that approach. The developed showing of ‘Infinite Always’ has the same approach factored into the mix but doesn’t repeat the same trick. Instead it goes for a more ambitious approach in terms of how it all breaks down. You pick up on that from the neat nuances that also check in and it does have a steadfast rock showing that calls the shots fairly. The progression and maturity in terms of developing the sound that frames each song comes to pass smarty on ‘May You Be’. How things are transitioned is grounded in a way that is paramount. There is a certified development to the lyrics which also see the band up their game and deliver on that in a prominent way. ‘Souls Burning’ is old school. A big rock number that opens graciously by hinging everything on the lean vocal showing, things then begin to build with the layering adding to the patient derivative that bides its time well. A good interjection of pace sees it on its way. In the handling it charges through and the focus abounds as it all clocks in. Adding a fragrant Carlos Santana approach with the opening guitar riff comes ‘Brought Me Down’. This brings neat flight in the acoustic guitar which pans out the sound. The reflective showing in the lyrics is clever and what is brokered off the back of that doesn’t fall short. The hook in the chorus does what is asked of it as well. Another song carefully built on the intro is ‘Lately’. This sees them go all out with the rhetoric also reflecting the band wearing their heart on their sleeves in the style they identify with. ‘Tonight’ sees them out. Again the orchestration commands a harder approach. The bigger vibe to it here does draw Evanescence comparisons because it falls into that style. The prowess channelled is leveraged against a higher vocal pitch, but it works.
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An impressive effort to say the least and the graceful calling found on ‘Ruthy’ brings a touch of class to the mix. The hip hop flourishes on the backing track, combined with the jazz sensibilities and 20’s feel of the sound are a big draw. In the way the play adds up there is a clever sense of context called upon that accommodates the evident allure which gives it so much purpose. After that comes ‘Waiting For The Night’ and it is another solid showing. That is matched by the steady way the electronic elements allow it to build. The opus aspects in the instrumental are contended with in solid fashion and break down on the delivery abjectly. Next track ‘Snaps’ is a somewhat leftfield affair. The able way it is crafted shows a considerable sense of contention. Then the vocals and the arrangement begin to merge. That seamless transition is expressed tentatively and the acceleration in the vocals fleshes out the delivery. Given a formidable heft along the way it is favourably processed in lieu of its Avant Garde apparel. A lot of what makes this EP work is the diversification on show and that is certainly the case with ‘Not Yours’. You note the sophistication in how the vibrancy and individuality commands the performance. That gives the dynamic an intrinsic degree of altruism that is sharply contended with. Closing it out is ‘Let’s Make A Deal’. An enveloped effort that combines vocal harmonies passively at the beginning, there is an added sense of presence correlated in the playing arcs. The structures are rich in definition but they corner a minimalist trapping that gives it a post wave beatnik vibe that is interestingly layered.
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