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Genre: indie pop, rock |
“Beartooth (spooky version)” and “Program Me To Love.”
This newest by Boris Smile features the same low-fi California dream pop of their previous releases, but tinged a little darker than usual. Thankfully, all of that darkness is pretty much contained in “Beartooth (spooky version).” The seriousness continues through the next four songs, but the arrangements prevent the band and the listener from getting too bogged down. Lead singer Wes Chung’s voice is as matter-of-fact and jarring as ever, which can be annoying on repeated listens. But for all that, the lyrics are as honest enough to lure you back again.
While this EP shows some maturation in arrangement and general coherency, it still screams the easy pop that you’d expect from Boris Smile. Honestly, my only complaint is that this EP is far too short with five songs. Buy it and show your support for this ‘undiscovered’ band.
Disclosure: Free sample of this EP was provided by lead singer Wes Chung. Please see my review policy for more details.
Tags: beartooth EP, boris smile, the pierces, thirteen tales of love and revenge
