Bluedaze – Flesh (EP – Bluedaze)
Genre/Influences: Indie-Pop/Rock.
Format: Digital.
Background/Info: Bluedaze is an Italian formation set up in 2017. “Flesh” is their second EP dealing about a transformation within Bluedaze, ‘not only as a band, but as people too’.
Content: The EP features 4 songs which are clearly driven by a powerful Pop & Rock sound. Next to the powerful side there also is a catchy touch emerging at the surface. The female vocals sometimes remind me of the passion of Emiliana Torrini. You’ll discover 3 powerful, catchy cuts and one smoother last song.
+ + + : This EP stands for a powerful, catchy, and professional production. I salute the band’s maturity but also the mix of influences resulting in an accessible and sexy Indie style. I like the very powerful “You’d Better Run” but also the somewhat Indie-Wave like “Knife” which reminds me a bit of The Smiths.
– – – : The title song isn’t my favorite one although a cool opener revealing the sound and style of the band. The last cut is the single one which couldn’t convince me because of its flatter sound.
Conclusion: Nothing groundbreaking here although an enjoyable production and a band I would like to hear more stuff from in the future.
Best songs: “You’d Better Run”, “Knife”, “Flesh”.
Rate: 7½.
Artist: www.bluedazemusic.com / www.facebook.com/bluedaze.music
About Bluedaze
Bluedaze is an Italian dream-pop and psych-pop band formed in 2017 on the shores of Lake Maggiore and based in Varese, Italy. “Flesh” (2023) is the band’s second EP, exploring a transformation within Bluedaze, both as a band and as individuals.
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