Pitch Perfect
  • Pitch Perfect
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact

los - romances

2/26/2014

0 Comments

 
Picture
Los 

Romances
self-released; 2013

3.8 out of 5

By Demiera Harris


I like listening to bands that are combinations of other bands; these types of bands typically have a great deal of experience writing and performing music, and that expertise tends to bleed heavily through the music they produce. Quebec City’s Los does not disappoint in this department. The band is comprised of members of local touring bands, a decided advantage that shines in their first physical EP Romances.

“Ghost” has a grungy rock introduction that quickly blends into a more laid back surf vibe. It’s a shorter song at just over two minutes, so it’s over almost as quickly as it began.

I want so badly to believe “Nature Boy” is a tribute to Ric Flair – and to be fair, the song leans that way (though it could just be mind association on my part). There is a lot of attitude and bravado in this song, so it’s easily listenable by anyone who needs a little pep in his or her step.

“Jelly Spoon” has a sort of ethereal, saccharine feel, helped along by the guitar singing sweetly in the background. It’s a little difficult to make out some of the verse lyrics on first listen, but it’s clear that there are a lot of well-written words in this song so it’s worth the close listen. 

“The City” uses a call and response technique in the chorus, with deep voices counteracting the lighter tones and providing a really nice amount of contrast in the song. This song has, by far, the most energy of any song on the album – you can hear the passion here, as clearly as you can understand the chorus. 

This was, all in all, a nice listen. I like the form of surf alternative grunge rock that Los plays – it sounds different from what’s being played now, and that’s a phenomenally good thing. Romances woos the listener, dangling meaty support riffs and addictive vocals in front of our face for the short time that the songs are playing. 

If anything, I would suggest a longer EP – while the four songs show a decent range of skills, it seems as though they’ve only scratched the surface of their true potential. That said, this serves the purpose of an EP by getting the taste buds primed for the experience, and leaving the listener anxiously awaiting the next taste. Definitely give this a good spin.
Become A Fan
0 Comments

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

       Critique/insight

    We are dedicated to informing the public about the different types of independent  music that is available for your listening pleasure as well as giving the artist a professional critique from a seasoned music geek. We critique a wide variety of niche genres like experimental, IDM, electronic, ambient, shoegaze and much more.

    Tweets by pitchperfect158
    Are you one of our faithful visitors who enjoys our website? Like us on Facebook


    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012

Company

About
Contributors

Newsletter

Newsletter
© Pitch Perfect 2022. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
  • Pitch Perfect
  • Indie Music Album Reviews
  • About
  • Submissions
  • Top albums
  • Features
  • Contact