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CLUB SMITH - THE LOSS E.P.

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club-smith-coverAnd the reminiscence begins. Chimed into a thoughtful look at what 'The Loss' EP has in store through opening track, 'Lament'. Taking your senses back to every festival you have ever been to, through a connection of beat and melody, cleverly wrapped up in glockenspiel. The guitars and massive projection of vocals set the scene for the attachment, and thought processes that Club Smith have exposed through, 'The Loss'.

  It is not hard to believe that their songs have previously been remixed by the Kaiser Chiefs, also Co-Pilots (Jamie Ellis/ Russell Bloc Party) and have live dates this year with the likes of The Sunshine Underground, Johnny Foreigner and Das Pop.

The well structured instrumental abilities, and powerful vocals, instantly make Club Smith the perfect band to grace the festival stage's that 2010 have to offer. These songs were meant to be blown out into the night, in front of a sea of dancing wellington fairies. It is difficult to believe that such an interesting and individual band, with the tight musical standard that Club Smith boasts, were formed only a short time ago in 2009.

Showing their variability, in the slightly darker tone set in proceeding track 'Courtyard'. Raising chin's with their ability to mix thick, deep guitars, with simple synth waves. Using notably catchy, echoing vocals, allowing them to take over your thought processes. This EP states the obvious, which is to fully understand Club Smith, you need to see them live.

Final tracks, 'Connected' and 'No friend of mine', play on stereotypes through personal experience. Giving a chance to show that as a band, they can put across these emotions simply, but most effectively. With a second EP due to come out in summer, Club Smith will no doubt, be one of the bands to watch out for in 2010. 'The Loss' has depth, without being hard to understand. An exciting EP from a band I hope we see more of this year.

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  • Track Listing: lament / Courtyard / Connected / No friend of mine
  • Artist: CLUB SMITH
  • Title: THE LOSS E.P.
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  • Release date: 8th March 2010
  • Genre: Afro-beat / Club / Soul
  • Other Editions: CD / MP3
  • Rating (1-10): 8.0
  • Band members: Vijay drums / Lee bass / Neil keys/samples / Sam: Vox, guitar
James Deacon

James Deacon

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