Band: Everything Everthing
Release: Arc
Release Date: 14/01/2013
The follow up to their 2010 debut album ‘Man Alive‘, ‘Arc‘ sees Everything Everything taking the leap into that always tricky second album where so many bands fall by the wayside and trip into obscurity, but not these boys. The second offering from this highly acclaimed bands sees them pick up where they left off and expand exponentially.
As the album starts their are layers and layers of complexity laid atop a core of pure musical genius -something you would have grown to expect from Everything Everything – but as the album goes on the layers of synth and electronica are pealed back to expose a different side to the band. ‘This House Is Dust‘ is a perfect example of this; Higgs’ fantastic falsetto vocals are paired with nothing more than a subtle rhythm backing track.
The second half of the album may be a sign of how much the band have matured over the last couple of years but also an indication of what influences them on a subconscious level. The opening tracks such as ‘Cough Cough‘ and ‘Duet‘ have the level of energy that the band have become known for and draws a number of similarities between them and a number of their indie contemporaries whereas the later part of the album can, at times, be mistaken for that of a band the likes of Radiohead. In no way is this to be construed as a negative comment, for a band as young to the scene as Everything Everywhere to be producing material that is even comparable to the likes of some of the stalwarts of the industry is truly commendable.
Everything that you could possibly want from not only an indie album, but any album is present in this offering – from catchy hooks to melencholic reflection you’ll find what you are looking for. It’s an album that can pick you up, mellow you out and ultimately offer you what you need when you need it. Although it’s early on in the year ‘Arc‘ could possibly be the benchmark against which other albums are measured this year.
9/10
Reviewer: Adam Frost
