British Sea Power
Carrion/Apologies to Insect Life (single)

LA RECENSIONE

British Sea Power is a very new band on the British scene even though they have been active in live performances for several years.
Their debut "The Decline Of The British Sea Power" has just been released, and this single offers a tempting taste, featuring two tracks from the album, "Carrion" and "Apologies To Insect Life," plus an extra track ("Heavenly Waters").
If we have to judge from the two main tracks, there's truly reason to be optimistic. The band's potential seems vast, and the atmosphere of the songs brings to mind the glorious and distant eras of indie music.

"Carrion" showcases the more pop side of "British Sea Power" and triumphs thanks to a perfectly crafted guitar riff and an even more perfectly crafted chorus ("Always always always the sea, brillantine mortality"). Absolutely delightful.
But the most interesting track is definitely the second one, which requires a few listens before revealing its full beauty: it starts with a bouncy rhythm swiftly pierced by guitars that remind one of the Pixies' best moments. It bursts into a kind of refrain where punk distortion reaches its peak. Calm returns, the initial rhythm, the refrain; everything concludes with a chaotic finale. It's less than 3 minutes. Perfect.
The third track is the least interesting. A sort of post-rock in the style of Mogwai. It’s the B-side of the record, and it shows!

In conclusion, a truly promising band that I eagerly await to see how they hold up over the course of the album.