Hard-Wired Other Review
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The slightly malevolent title of this EP isn't really mirrored by the benign sound of the song of the same name. It's friendly, indie, jingly and jangly - summertime music for shiny happy people. This description makes it sound bland, but it's OK really. "Nueva York" paces on with intent, can't quite make out what the lyrics are about apart from 'why do keep coming back to you?'. The mind boggles, but "The Lines Are Cut" has a big noisy sound, not unpleasant, but certainly has your eardrums whimpering a little. Definitely impassioned, certainly sincere, and I may be imagining things but is there a tiny hint of Placebo's Brian Molko in there? If not, then what's that whining noise? The nasal intonations continue on "Tight Rope (Tokyo Police Club Remix)" and then, hmmm, yes, well. I'm humming and ha-ing – yes, the sound is upbeat and trendy but it lacks what is essential in a truly good record, which is empathy and emotion – maybe it'll come with time but pop pickers, that's all for now.
Has potential. |
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