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Single Reviews
EP Review: Violens – Violens EP (Deadly People)
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 10 November 2008
This is their very first EP, but already it’s obvious that Violens are wise beyond their years. With vocals that sound like The Shins doing their best Depeche Mode impression, and tracks that that embrace swirly sixties psychedelia whilst keeping a spring in their step, this four piece sit nicely between several very different genres, yet in doing so sound asserted as to their identity. Scuzzy guitars drive tight CS&N harmonies headlong into expansive choruses but the results always seem to be steered by obvious songwriting skill and confidence. It’s not hard to see why this band have been picked to support MGMT this month, their quirky indie-pop should sit nicely with fans of the headliners. ME
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