| Having impressed with their early demos,
Dubliner's The Star Department managed
to
rope in legendary Low, Daniel Johnston
and
Lou Reed producer Kramer to mix and
master
this debut EP. Kramer adds eerie soundscapes
throughout, though what's most interesting
is the imaginative structure. The trio
play
with tempo shifts and sonic hooks at
will.
'Embers' shines with a masterful melody,
while 'Flickering Lights', with its
sozzled
vocal, just about works. Top it off
with
the fact they've been together less
than
a year and we have something very interesting
to look forward to on future releases. |
