German singer and frontman Casper M-B found Leo Vasquez while spending some time in Los Angeles and formed Foolish Deep. The band got to work and recently released an EP entitled The Fool. There are six songs and it only lasts about twenty minutes but they do make a lasting impression.
The EP is very well produced with slight ’80s vibes but the thing that stuck with me was the atmosphere. It’s slick, sleek and smooth. There’s a dream-like quality to the songs. The band slowly immerses you into their world with an “Intro” which is really just a field recording. You can hear sirens, street noise and someone singing as reverb makes it feel like a memory. It works well as a transition tp the first song entitled “One More Shot.” The vocals definitely had an ’80s quality that reminded me of someone specifically that I couldn’t think of. I loved the groove and the atmosphere. The song unfolds like a blossoming flower when the chorus hits. It’s lush and surrounds you. The vocals are in the center making it a very well mixed song that also happens to be very catchy. Up next is “Mistake” and the band does a great job here building on their signature sound. The guitars are clean and drenched in reverb which are juxtaposed against a driving beat. There is a lot to enjoy however and you might miss some of the elements if you aren’t listening with a nice pair of headphones or speakers. The use of distance is extremely well done. There’s a very short interlude simply entitled “Interlude” which sounds like radio transmission but it is also an effective transition into “Never on Her Feet.” The vocals are perhaps the most memorable on this song and the ’80s vibe was strong. I thought the falsetto sounded great. The band closes with a more thought provoking and subdued song entitled “Stranger.” It’s perhaps the most pop-oriented song with a tinge of melancholy. Foolish Deep have created an impressive array of textures and tones with their release and I wouldn't be surprised if they became a common name in the not too distant future. They really made a very cohesive EP and created a recognizable sound in a short amount of time. Recommended.
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