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So the four-some bring us their debut album. A melodic tapestry - A nice mix of comprehensible styles some natty songs and "easy on the ear" harmonies. This definitely deserves its place in the current musical arena. With the occasional out-burst of surrealism and experimental tangents that sound similar to some 'cosmic rough rider' tracks. Although laid back the album is full of Merseyside energy from the band who dares to admit "we're just normal people". The mix of diverse influences ranging from Oasis to The Kinks makes the album palatable to 'Anyone, Everyone'-Wayne.
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| Track 3 (Parallel) is a perfect example of
The Crescent's sound. The intro starts with the discreet whirling
psychedelic 60s sound that swiftly and smoothly changes into a ¾
waltz reminiscent of a scene in 'Bugsy Malone' when the unemployed
Dockers are told to stand up and fight (perhaps The Crescent thought
they'd better remind us of their rough scouse background? Who knows?)
the following track creates a 'pleasant to the ear' melody featuring
harmonica & electric organ. Yet the track still manages to synergize
with 'The shadows' with a catchy rhythm and memorable chorus the track
is energetic if not a bit random.
The album is brought to the end much as it starts, with a catchy melody and then a final gentle dissolve of sound. Once the album stops unfortunately you aren't left with the desire to jump up and repeat the album (perhaps due to the 40mins of finger tapping) although you are left with a satisfying feeling that you have been taken on a complete journey through the daily trials of a young musical family. This is a nice album reminiscent of The La's, Cast or if you're really old The Swinging Blue Jeans? |
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