Genre/Influences: Rock, folk, experimental, chanson. Background/Info: Matt Howden is back on track unleashing this EP,…
Genre/Influences:
Rock,
folk, experimental, chanson.
Background/Info:
Matt
Howden is back on track unleashing this EP, which is the extended edit of the
single (only featuring 2 songs). This extended format features three original
songs plus the three same songs adapted by the ‘band’ and three remixes. Matt
Howden has been joined by Estelle Varley (drums), Jamie Rupik (bass), Sean Ryan
(guitar), Jake Austin (keys), Will Sandbach (synths) and the chanters: Jake
Austin, Jonny Butler, Jamie Rupik, Sean Ryan, Will Sandbach and Estelle
Varley.
Content:
Sieben
remains faithful to its familiar sound mixing folk together with rock and
chanson, but I also noticed danceable kicks. Matt Howden again plays the violin
in his very own and proper way, literally injecting a spirit into the songs. He
also sings a charismatic way while the lyrics are once again a kind of critical
perception of the world we’re living in.
The
songs together with the band are easily recognizable, but they sound more
elaborated by different extra layers. The remixes have been accomplished by
Charlie Eades, JG Stockton and Dis The Poet.
+
+ + :
Matt Howden took me by surprise. I already great things by this man, but
what he accomplished here is absolutely amazing. He mixes his different
influences together with a danceable kick on “Kickstart”, realized a kind of
B52s going folk on “Way To Harness”while revealing an astonishing
B-side track on “Who Whips”. The ‘Band’-versions are easily recognizable, but
adding an extra dimension to the songs. I’m once again impressed by the great
and charismatic vocals of Matt Howden while his way to play the violin is
unique.
–
– – :
My only regret that I can define it as ‘regret’, is that the remixes
don’t really add a bonus compared to the original versions. This EP also
deserved to have been released on CD format.
Conclusion:
Matt
Howden already did great things, but what he accomplished at this EP went
beneath my expectations. This is a major work!
Best
songs:
“Way To Harness”, “Kickstart”, “Who Whips”, “Kickstart – Band”, “Who
Whips – Band”.
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