Following up the catchy adventure of previous single She, UK band The Landed release a mellower but no less persuasive proposal with its successor Friends. The song reveals more of the depth and variety in the Colchester quartet’s sound and though, compared to its predecessor, it is a calmer stroll it comes with its own lively and magnetic energy.
Hailing from Colchester, the quartet of Dan Currie, Paul Jannece, and brothers Paul and David Hale have been regularly stirring up keen and supportive attention, especially once releasing their well-received self-titled EP in 2014. Its set of six alternative and indie rock bred songs soon lured interest of fans and media, as well as strong radio play through the likes of Tom Robinson at 6 Music and Huw Stephens at Radio 1. Earlier this year, She showed a new and more mature body to the band’s sound, a suggestion more than confirmed by Friends.
The title track from the band’s new EP, the new single swiftly has ears enticed with its opening caress of guitar and a quickly following and fuller lure of chords, melodies, and a darkly enticing bassline. There is an instant swing to the song too, one emulated in the strong vocals and the overall rhythmic dance of the growing song. As mentioned, the track shows a more restrained gait and energy to the last single yet every hook, twist in invention, and melodic smile is designed to and successfully seduce feet and voice into eager involvement.
Many bands have been given as references to The Landed sound, Fleetwood Mac, ELO, Noah And The Whale, and The Police amongst them, and certainly the last pair are whispers you can hear in the warm canter of the song. Their vivacious last single She still edges the two for personal tastes, but Friends potently shows that The Landed is no one-trick pony in potent songwriting and enjoyable sound, and that their new EP should be closely paid attention to.
Friends is available now.
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RingMaster 24/07/2015
