“Colors”
from the EP Colors
2010
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Hailing from Kentucky, The Pass have been getting lots of attention for their debut EP, Colors. The four piece cite the likes of Talking Heads, Hot Chip, and ’80s synth pop as their influences which is revealed within their music.
Opener “Saturn’s Ocean” features funky guitar lines and front of house vocals that lead the way over a repetitive rhythm guitar. Their electro aspect enters on track 2, “Red Square,” showing their wide appeal, with an easy listening chorus and techno beats. The real songs that make this EP standout from the crowd, however, are the next two. “Crosswalk Stereo” opens sounding ridiculously similar to Phoenix’s “1901,” a band they have been compared to. But it develops into a song of its own, with catchy harmonies and a nice balance of guitar and electronic sounds that justify their comparisons.
Title track “Colors” hits us with a barrage of questions, again over a repetitive guitar piece that gives the track a nice rhythm. Favorite line “Am I lackadaisical, using moderation for now?” is one of many delivered with a likeable style, similar to Hockey and Boy Crisis. Final track “Copper” follows the same formula, completing a positive EP that could suggest this band are the next next big thing. So if you like simple and poppy electro-indie akin to the aforementioned bands, this EP should pass with flying colors.