Gradiations of Bliss:"Philadelphia's The Northern Hues debut ep is an ecstatic exploration of
brit-pop, new wave, American indie-rock and the convergence of these
sounds. Weaving together bits of Americana (think early REM) with the
melody and hook of New Order, The Northern Hues have constructed a
soulful rock album that glows with sonic warmth that floods your speakers
like bright and resin rays of light. Formed as a Northern New Jersey
in 2002, the band evolved into a sextet, boasting a multitextured
guitar and keyboard-driven sound that is lush, but never
overblown as each instrument finds its own comfortable niche in the
pleasingly complex melodies. The sound is at one
moment drifting and dreamlike pop, and the next, driving rock. The subtle
attributes of each song, buoyed by beautifully textured and emotive
vocals, keep your ear cocked to the stereo as the EP rolls to its conclusion
in the explosive "Close Your Eyes". Recorded in NYC's Pianos, this track
only hints at The Northern Hues' riveting live sound. And it has been the
band's live reputation that has swelled their fanbase in both The City of
Brotherly Love and Gotham."
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