Opening track Apparitions
has an alternative 80's electronica vibe. Intricate bass lines weave
around electronic strings with delayed guitar dipping in and out of the
mix. Add to this a vivid lyric, centred on "devils" and "tempests"
and other Shakespearean style demons; delivered with a falsetto Jimmy
Summerville would be proud of. The results are potent, to say the least.
Eoin French's vocals instantly enthrall and hold the listener's
attention throughout the EP, such is the power of his emotive refrains.
Window To The Heart
is the standout track of the EP. It's a wonderful indie dance-floor
moment, where choppy guitar rhythms blend perfectly with muted
electronica. The track has two choruses -a technique used successfully
by the likes of White Lies- which gives it that something extra special.
The vocal "Wandering, wandering, wandering eyes" is truly infectious.
Lilly
sets sail on a bed of somber single note piano. A haunting Conor
O'Brien-esque vocal soon joins in creating wonderful otherworldly
soundscapes, which twist into a happy-sad jaunt of self decoding.
Similarly I'll Forget, forages themes of personal development, self acceptance and relationships in a state of disrepair, but from a darker angle.
It
would seem that Delphi, the label that brought you Sacred Animals, and
We Cut Corners, have pulled yet another rabbit out of their hat.
Corkonian quartet Hush War Cry are a very welcome addition to Ireland's
bustling music scene. You can stream and buy 'Voices' here
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