Opening track ‘Velcro’ introduces the listener to the band’s tenacious yet smooth method of songwriting. The song’s opening synths feel like a tidal wave of tranquility that crash into the song’s punchy beat. This is the great part of Approachable Members’ sound. They balance the soothing textures of wavey synths and shimmering guitar parts with the dynamic sounds of animated drum beats and horn-section belts. ‘Daydreams’ is a testament to this, with a strong dance drum beat appearing under soft synth stabs.
There’s no doubt that the hook of ‘Millenium Queen’ will be stuck in your head, thanks to the vocal’s half sung, half rapped style of delivery. The lyrics throughout the EP are snarky and observational, creating vivid imagery for the brilliant instrumentation to work with.
Most have probably already heard the infectiously catchy chorus of ‘Semiotic Vision.’ The single acts as a memorable and funky penultimate number to the EP. Closer ‘(Fuck You) I Love You’ is a snide anti-love song with an outstanding guitar and synth duet.
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