Wednesday, March 21, 2012

††† - EP †† (2012)


"As long as you play my game I'll let you win"

Since I've reviewed these guys earlier, I'll skip the introduction this time around. Their second EP isn't free in this case, but it's still only $3.99 USD for the regular MP3 version (a smidge more expensive if you want the HQ audio, artwork, and remix stems).

This is less a review and more of a recommendation. The EP almost isn't long enough to write a full on review, just a quick description. Especially since I already said a lot in the previous entry.

Crosses have clearly crafted their sound here, I still think 'electronic Deftones'. Moreno's voice permeating throughout the sounds on each track. This, to me, is just another addition to the discography, not necessarily a separate entity from the first EP. They may have a slightly different mood, but it is subtle enough that you could mix up the 10 tracks and someone who had never heard Crosses before would not be able to tell that they came from separate releases. 

Again, around the 18-19 minute mark, this is definitely another solid release. Moreno is just as enthralling, fitting the music well. And with his one part cryptic lyrics, one part sensual voice, he is the highlight for me. If you liked the first EP, you are guaranteed to like this. While there may not be a lot new (other than we get 5 new tracks), it is a nice expansion to what is (turning into) the Crosses catalogue. This new sound works and I will continue to eagerly await new music from these guys!


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