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All We Are – Self Titled EP
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All We Are – Self Titled EP
With a European tour under their belt and another on the way, we were expecting something special from All We Are’s debut EP. The self titled release of four tracks is accompanied by artwork that sparked a bit of nostalgia in me.
“I Fantasize” is a slow burner with a catchy riff with soft and mellow vocal harmonies throughout. The combination of male and female vocals and minimalist instrumentation is an interesting concept that is a pleasure to listen to. “Tunnels” has received airplay on BBC 6 Music and is the kind of track I could imagine being played in bars and venues everywhere as it makes for very easy listening. “Come Back Safer” has a striking resemblance to Snow Patrol’s “Set The Fire To Third Bar” at first but soon builds up into a song in its own right. Repetition and sometimes whaling vocals are a bit disappointing but the track has a delicate but great ending. The closing track, “Sooner Or Later”, has a feeling of The Ronnettes about it with the addition of continuous harmonies and striped back verses. This music is definitely an acquired taste. For fans of Fleet Foxes, Belle & Sebastian and Bon Iver.
The EP can be streamed below and downloaded online. Look out for All We Are’s second EP which is due to be released in conjunction with their next UK and European tour this Autumn.
Written by Heather Fraser
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