Birdwatching comprised of James (percussion), Andrea (vocals/bass) and Alex (guitar/vocals) had some success last year with their three-song EP Hard Feelings. Less than a year later they are back with a worthy follow up entitled Night Physics. The band builds on their chemistry they displayed on Hard Feelings.
The songs are fun, fast and catchy. They keep it simple embracing an early’90s no frills alternative vibe. The hooks are the best I have heard from the band so far. They open with “Good Ice Breakers” which is an intense yet beautiful combination of vocal harmonies, pounding drums, distortion guitar and a steady bass. The guitar is great and the drumming is jaw dropping at times. The vocal hooks are immediate and really become the focal point of the song. Andrea sings, “Falling out and growing apart makes me not as fond of heart.” Up next is “Duckface.” I hate that word but the song is great. They plow through a number of riffs and it's certifiably fun power pop that feels young and vibrant. “A Little Aggressive But Okay” might have been my personal favorite. They fit enough hooks in the song that other bands should take note. They close with “Yes, Regrets” which is equally as infectious as anything else on the album. The vibraphone type instrument was a nice addition. The songs on this EP are tight with no extra fat. They fell like a full three-piece which I will say is at least partially due to the fantastic drumming. This band continues to flourish in recent years and seem to be hitting their stride.
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