Ladies and gents, tonight I have a fun little treat for you; the latest EP from NYC duo The Acute. Infinidy dropped just last year, and it does my heart good to know that so many artists out there have managed to create and inspire in what will go down as the worst year in human history. Some good does come out of the bad sometimes, doesn't it?
Right off the bat, I love what this album does. It lifts me up, and drops me right in the middle of 80's London. The guitars, the synth sounds, the techno harmonies, the percussion, and the powerful, booming vocals create such a vivid and nostalgic tapestry that I find myself wanting a red leather jacket, and for my girlfriend to be wearing neon leg warmers and excessive amounts of hairspray. Every track on this EP paints the same picture, though the second track strays from this a bit. Imagine if you will, that English alt-pop and The Clash had a baby that, somehow, ended up speaking French. There you have the second track, "La Souris Politique."
This EP is such a fun blend of punk, rock, electronica and pop that really resonates with me quite well. I'm having a very hard time picking a least favorite track and favorite track. I might have to pick "La Souris.." as least favorite simply because I barely remember anything from the French classes I took in grade school.
Each track also features a noticeable female vocalist chiming in from time to time in the background, and my only note on this EP is that I wish she was featured more. The two of them together create a really interesting and layered dynamic that reminds me of X (The "Los Angeles" band) or maybe what the B-52s COULD HAVE been if they weren't so nauseating and terrible.
I actually feel kinda bad for how short this review is, but the truth is I have no notes. I listened to the EP 3 almost 4 times through while writing this. My biggest notes are, more balance between the two vocalists, and just keep making more music in general? For real, I ran out of music before I was ready. If you like UK first wave Alt-punk-rock radio, such as Morrissey, Blondie, The Clash, and maybe even some of the eclectic outliers like Captain Sensible and X, then you'll love this EP.
Infinidy - The Acute
12 - 1 - 2020
1. Newsical
2. La Souris Politique
3. Nyla
4. Camouflage
Favorite Track: Newsical
Least Favorite Track: La Souris Politique
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