Bastille
Goosebumps
Republic Records/ Universal Music
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Bastille continues to push the possibilities for electro-pop music on its surprise EP Goosebumps.
While the title track is a perfect single to entice listeners, βsurvivinββ is actually better in many ways. Maybe itβs the occasional saxophone accompaniment, or maybe itβs the lighthearted tempo that makes it stand out. One thing is for sure, it feels like the perfect anthem to finish off 2020.
At the totally opposite end of the musical spectrum is βWHAT YOU GONNA DO.β With a hard rock vibe, Bastille shows it isn’t afraid to show off its wide range of musical skills. Though it is reminiscent of βPompeii,β the single that launched their career in 2013, however it is not as punchy. Where βPompeiiβ was dominated by frontman Dan Smithβs brilliant vocals, βWHAT YOU GONNA DOβ centers the loud guitar and drums, almost drowning out his vocals.
The 5-track EP rounds out with variations on βGoosebumpsβ and βsurvivinββ in the One Eyed Jackβs sessions. These tracks are smoother renditions hingeing on swooning melodies. βGoosebumpsβ with piano accompaniment is a beautiful rendition of the title track and a brilliant way to end this surprise EP.
Longtime fans of Bastille will love this rollercoaster of emotionally-driven electronic soundscapes.
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