When: 22/10/2012
Where: Isaac Gravity Records
Over a year ago I
reviewed the first EP by duo 2 A.M. The Italians’ mix of acoustic and indie
elements produced a couple solid tracks that sounded as if from the 90s Britpop
era, with a heavy influence from Oasis making up their sound. Nowadays 2 A.M
returns with their new EP Parallel Worlds,
and it brings together more of that sound, just with a slightly heavier tone to
it.
The Oasis influence is
still strong and clear to hear in tracks such as The Magic Can’t Work and Axl’s
Song, though this time around the two-piece look to be shifting a more
original sound to their material, which is certainly good. Opening track Outsider is a wonderful acoustic opener
complete with outworldly sounds in the background, creating a very relaxed
atmosphere which sticks around for the rest of the EP.
Distorted guitar makes
itself heard throughout Parallel Worlds,
creating a heavier edge to 2 A.M’s sound, and while the addition of distortion
(as well as other instruments) could make things seem a little muddy in terms
of production, it genuinely doesn’t. The production quality is fantastic, and
every track on the EP sounds very good.
I’m glad to see these
guys are still knocking around and Parallel
Worlds will certainly help them gain extra fans, and it will definitely
remain in my playlist for a long time. Stream Parallel Worlds in its entirety below, and purchase it for
absolutely nothing here.
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