60s psychedelic pop with a modern flare has never sounded finer than this. LOVEBYRD’s debut EP, released through Ongakubaka Records is a pleasant journey of soft, open ended psychedelia that sooths the mind. The duo from Sarrebrücken, Germany consists of singer Steffi Krauth and instrumentalist Mark Wernet. This EP is extremely enjoyable as all five tracks flow at a temperate rate and intertwine well with one another.
Tracklist:
1. Spinning Around – 4:42
2. We’re Shining Through – 3:58
3. Shot from the Sun – 4:29
4. Nothing Is Real – 4:58
5. Prolouge + Leave Me Blind – 5:38
The opening track sets the mood perfectly, it’s a tranquil song with eloquent vocals from Steffi Krauth. Her singing is very hypnotic as it flows effortlessly here and throughout the album. The music provided by Mark is extremely impressive for one individual. The acoustics are spot on and the percussion gives the song its fluency. The soft bubbly guitar in the background is a very unique touch, it’s the small nuances and attention to detail that gives the album its charm. “We’re Shining Through” continues this soft psychedelic feel as Steffi’s alluring vocals are a bit raspier here, a terrific one-two punch to open an album.
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The guitar on the third song, “Shot from the Sun” has an authentic 60s psychedelic rock tone. The chorus on this track is so damn catchy, it will stick with you. You’ll find yourself gravitating to this one often. “Nothing Is Real” is a real fluent song, could be the standout track. It has a Verve-like quality about it, to be clear we are referring to the first Verve album. The last song is beautiful and embodies all that we like about LOVEBYRD. The song is very angelic and thoughtful, it gives off good vibes which will put you is a positive frame of mind.
LOVEBYRD has taken their influences of psychedelic rock and pop and put their own stamp on the genre. The result is a beautifully written EP that is also well produced. We highly recommend this one for psychedelic fans looking for something a bit more on the lighter side. Also, keep them on your radar as their debut full length is due out this August. – 18/6/2015
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