Peel is the first, self-titled EP from the two-piece creative project from sunny Los Angeles. This EP was carefully and meticulously crafted, and the work really shows through. This album is heavily textured, with the bulk of it coming from synthesizers, sleek percussive sounds, and somewhat haunting vocals.
The first two tracks, “Catch and Release,” and “Rom-Com,” are reminiscent of the classic 80s new-wave sound, similar to the works of New Order, and The Cure, and could very easily be incorporated into the soundtrack of a John Hughes movie. “Persona” takes on a more upbeat rhythm and melody, with a heavy focus on percussion and guitars, putting vocals on the backburner, almost buried by the other sounds, adding to the other-worldly feel of this EP as a whole.
“Peel,” and “Citizen X,” again continue the lighter tone with bright synths and rolling percussion which push the songs along. “Citizen X” is heavier on the psychedelic tones, with a wobbling feel to it added by the synthesizers, the repetitive percussion, and especially effected vocals.
It’s hard to believe that this is their first EP, and I think it shows great signs of what is to come from this band in the future. It’s not a terribly long album, but this is the true definition of quality over quantity. Each track gives listeners something new and leaves them wanting more. The composition and effort put into this EP are apparent from the first listen and just shows how dedicated this band is to their art.
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