We Are
Quasars – In The Shadows Of Mountains
CD/DL
Out Now
Alternative
Indie Rock quartet release their new EP.
Billed as
songs about ‘wings, sandstorms, bruises, floorboards, breakdowns, silence and
fire’ is a bizarre claim, but it probably sums up the new EP from Carlisle
based We Are Quasars. Five well-written
tracks (six if you count the ‘hidden’ track on the cd version) from a group
that oozes talent.
Closer opens
the proceedings with a haunting tale of things under your bed grabbing at your
feet, certainly one to ensure you never dangle your legs over the side of your mattress
ever again. A rousing chorus with
strong, confident vocals from Annette Millican is the perfect start for what is
to come.
Good old
Indie rock is order of the day for Amber Sandstorm which again features solid
vocals but also continues the string of songs that are superbly arranged and performed. Music and lyrics come via guitarist Amy
Tweddle who also features in Lancastrian neighbours mylittlebrother, a band
destined for big, big things and the influence of leader Will Harris has
clearly rubbed off.
The pace
slows down for the haunting and gut-punching Breakdown. Pure poetry if ever it was heard and the
decision to allow Millican’s voice to shine over subtle instrumentation is a
well-thought one. With added bass from
Laura Ferguson and drums from Rob Millican the quartet are seemingly a well
matched proposition and gel perfectly.
A gorgeous
bass starts Suburban Tears before impressive guitar work enters and rolls along
with confidence and aplomb before ‘official’ closer, the marathon Wings Without
A Butterfly clocks in at over seven minutes.
If you’re after an EP of songs from a tormented soul then this is
it. Lyrics are both sad and gorgeous at
the same time.
The cd
version of the EP will also treat you to Black Spider Brown, which is some ways
is a shame. A shame that it’s hidden
away. A delicate, beautiful track of
just voice and guitar, short and sweet and worth the wait.
8.5/10
Links
We Are Quasars website
We Are Quasars on Twitter
We Are Quasars on Facebook
mylittlebrother album review
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