Color Crush is a husband and wife duo featuring David Napier (vocals/guitars/synths/drumming/programming/lyrics) and Courtney Napier (vocals/bass/lyrics) whose dreamy pop layers and shoegaze sound on their debut EP has us at Pitch Perfect excited to start digging into their next release. Up next for David and Courtney is their latest album Moments, which the band says are filled with “slice of life” moments. From feelings of self-doubt to playing video games and enjoying little moments with your loved ones, instances like this fill the album. In David and Courtney’s hands, these tracks burst from the seams with different flavors and textures.
Moments opens up with “Shine,” where a heavy buzz of instrumentals from guitars and bass arrives for a searing sound. The reverb here was overpowering. Once Courtney’s vocals arrived, it added to the overall ambience. The noise level on this track was pretty high. I was also getting some metal vibes and I couldn’t help but see similarities between them and Fly Leaf and Evanescence as well as Beach House. Some chiptune vibes come in on “Video Games.” The overlapped layers of vocals from David and Courtney came in and to my ears, the heavy buzz of activity was nearly overwhelming. There were a lot of different layers to the sound here, which I thought was done really well. I was getting some emo vibes from this track as well. Synths enter the sounds on “Mother.” David’s vocals slightly reminded me of Owl City here. The reverb and feedback on this song is heavy. It added a lot of noise in the background. David and Courtney harmonize together to give off a very melodious flow. Some gritty synths and beats add a gnarly vibe to “(In The) Fall.” A little on the noisy side, through the sound, Courtney and David’s overlapping vocals enter the vibes which sound very much like a huge part of the ambience. The atmospheric soundscape was a real treat to the ears. More ambient vibes come from the band on “Older.” The instrumentals come together and soon vocals breakthrough. The soft yet soaring sounds surrounds you for an invigorating effect. Some shimmering guitars roll into “Friends.” The sound meanders for a bit and takes its time in getting realized. Next, more gauzy instrumentals arrive for a hazy vibe. The sounds take flight for a stimulating listening experience. There are zero vocals here and only instruments are spotlighted, which I thought allowed some breathing room in-between the tracks. On “Party Time,” some fast drums and bass blitzes the sound here. The feedback was also pretty heavy. I was getting some emo/punk rock vibes from this song. I loved how upbeat and contagious the melodies were. This was definitely a dance-worthy track that should get you moving in no time. On “The Fight,” some finger-picking on the guitar comes through here. Next, some reverberating synths arrive for an edgy feel. The wall of guitars noisily filters in. The vocals rise above this sea of noise. David and Courtney’s vocals flit in and out of the music to great effect. Some synthetic strings come in for a searing sound on “Gone.” Next, some beats arrive for an ominous vibe. This proved to be another track with dark tones. Gradually, David’s airy vocals enter for a moving sound. The band chooses to close the album with this atmospheric closer. Moments is a distinct departure from the band’s Infinite Connection EP. It’s way darker in scope. While I enjoyed the gossamer vibe of the initial EP, I admire the band’s willingness to try new approaches and explore different modes of music. The more I listened to this record, the more I was getting a metal and intense hard rock flavor that recalled in my mind such bands like Fly Leaf and Evanescence. The other thing that stood out in my mind was how much reverb was used in this album. It felt like another instrument on this album, which I thought added another highlighted dimension to the overall sound. All in all, this was a good direction for the band. I very much look forward to seeing where else they’ll be going with their sound in future endeavors.
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