“The Flashpot Moments” are back to drive up the energy and transform indie/alt-rock scapes yet again. This time, with a double EP, “Sauce” and “Lucky Human Illusion”. Released simultaneously, it gives us more from this anthemic rock band than ever before! Cerebrally stimulating and sonically astounding this loaded release is supremely iconic.
Let’s start with “Sauce”. The EP opens with the track, “One Too Many Good Ideas”. With new sonic layers forming around the electric shreds, the soundscape is constantly evolving and changing in true Flashpot style. “Pile On” rides the punk wave. Its percussive outfit is charmingly defiant, piling onto halos of riffs. And at a moment’s notice, the band hits anthemic peaks with exhilarating harmonies and hyperactive guitar work.
“Young Sends Me Tunes” follows with an indie brand of nostalgia. Revving riffs and teeming shreds are contrasted by warm baritones and fond lyricism. Washed with the magic of old playlists and favorites, the track has a dated sentiment. “(Not Quite So) Messy” is the penultimate track of the EP. Its soaring vocals are propelled by fuzzy riffs and launching tendrils of sonic. Melancholic and tragic, the listener will encounter beautiful pools of blues rock within the soundscape. “Code” carries the mood of its predecessor and seeps into a melodic rock cavity. And progressively becomes a sonic work laden with exorbitant passion and emotive angst.
Up next, we have “Lucky Human Illusion”. If “Sauce” was about passion, this EP is more romantic, forming around relationships, lovers, heartbreak, and pain. It abandons the popular saying, “Mind Over Matter” and follows the preachings of the heart.
“Baby, You Don’t Know” opens the EP with a heartfelt love song. Featuring the talent of acclaimed singer, Kay Hanley. The blend of an expressive guitar, bass and drum arrangement with 1960s melodic rock sentiment is reminiscent of The Smiths. “Possibly, Maybe” opens with a mystery. Gleaming guitar melodies are littered with shaved riffs and pumping beats. We encounter synth details that elevate the lyrical metaphors delivered by the vocals.
“Lying To Myself on a Monday” is flush with blues rock, blooming through the mainstream riffs and angular beats. Triggered by the vocals, it slowly drenches the soundscapes. In “Coaster Shrapnel”, the band juxtaposes rock elements with classical orchestral arrangements. Its whimsy is undeniable, and its tragedy, irrevocable. “The Cashier Thinks, Oh No, Not Today.” slows down the EP. With narrative lyricism, it tells an immersive story about a cashier’s thoughts about getting robbed. The EP ends with the UK version of “Code”. With stringy riffs and slow sonic swells, this version is more melodious, more vibrant and luminous than its original.
You can learn more about the band and follow their work more closely at www.theflashpotmoments.com
The EPs are available for streaming on popular sites like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music!
You can listen to the “Sauce EP” and the “Lucky Human Illusion EP” by The Flashpot Moments here -
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