DEAFEN THE CREATURES - The Way The Noise Began

Its infinitely reassuring that somebody from my part of the jungle is not only making music, but is making genuinely impressive and frankly joyous music. 


I can honestly say with no jest that this was an absolute pleasure to find. From a technical perspective this is one of the slickest and well put together EPs I've heard in a long time. Put into perspective the embryonic nature of the band (they're just about a year old) the energy and chemistry produced from this four track offering is mind blowing. The thing that stands out to me regarding this is that all four members are truly talented in their own right, the fact they can connect their abilities in such a way is a testament to the quality of what they have produced here.  


This was somewhat of a no brainer regarding the variable that is 'would I like this?' Deafen the Creatures poses an almost uncanny likeness to a Ben Gibbard or Imogen Heap production, the same formula of haunting melodies fighting against super vibrant Postal Service-like duetting pop vocals. But this is FAR from pastiche.


Simply because of the methodic pace of the songs, the pop element is lost somewhat and concordantly will lose some listeners along the way. But frankly thats their loss. 


Be prepared to see a lot more of these here (band willing of course)

The EP and the bands back catalogue is available from the DEAFEN THE CREATURES WEBSITE