The Static
Age - Amphibian EP
By Eric Bodrero
Pulling pages straight out of Robert Smiths
chord book, The Static Age position themselves between low profile indie
happy-go-luckys to big-time commercial success stories in a matter of
a few years. With their latest three song quick-banger Amphibian, The Static
Age manage to pull off more of a tribute to 80s goth rock with the lengthy,
hook-laden guitar riffs, engaging yet reverent vocals, and a sobering sense
of melancholy that reflects the brilliance of such bands as The Cure, Joy
Division, and Bauhaus.
On the song "Amphibian", the fuzzy guitar,
shoegazer vocals and vibrant synth cut to the bone, and youre immediately
drawn into a nostalgic slice of heaven. "Vertigo", the EPs second track,
blazes forth with New Order-like bass lines and a darker and heavier premise
than "Amphibian", and were treated to over six minutes of muffled guitar,
picture-perfect drum playing and somber vocals. The final track is "Monument",
which serves to darken the mood even further, as we hear frontman Andrew
Paley rasp his way through thoughtful lyrics and grinding guitar, Bobby
Hackneys pounding percussion, Sarah Rose-Camerons near perfect keyboard,
and Adam Meilleurs moody bass lines until the whole epic gradually comes
to a fantastic close.
If Amphibian is any indication,
The Static Age is set to garner gobs of fans with their forth-coming full
length due March 29th entitled Neon Nights, Electric Lives. Look
for them at the SWSX music festival in Austin, Texas on March 16th, and
a smattering of west coast dates through mid April.
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The Static
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