1. Remember Your Friends
2. Death by Drowning
3. Split the Scene
This CD holds a lot of promise. ‘Remember Your Friends’ is a concoction of grinding guitar and husky harmonies with a keyboard part that does a lot to lift the music out of the danger of slumping. This is bluesy pop which is arguably nothing new but still proves a worthwhile listen. A distinctive sounding lead guitar solo at the end of the first song makes up for the lack of bass and also the worry that the track won’t go anywhere. ‘Death by Drowning’ is the group’s contribution to the recent Engine Room compilation and is another enjoyable example of organ soaked pop delectability, arguably the strongest tune of the three. ‘Split the Scene’ is a bit funkier but it’s the same formula, establish a groove and see where it goes. Where it goes sounds a bit like stoned Terrorvision at times but that might just be my tired brain! There’s a vague feeling these songs drag a little on CD but I can vouch for the fact they really fly live. I would be happy to hear anything else on offer from New Minds Eye.
Will Gray
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