Temples & Conor Carleton

I’m trying out a much smaller, more to the point style of review with multiple artists at a time.  Hoping this gives more of a juicy taster and will compel you to branch out and help develop your musical library further.  Obviously a smaller review does not do these artists justice, so I leave that up for you to decide on your own. 

 

Artist: Temples

Genre: Neo-psychedelic

From: Kettering, England

Composed of: James Bagshaw – guitar/vocals

                          Thomas Warmsley – bass/backing vocals

                          Sam Toms – drums

                          Adam Smith – keys

They released their debut single, “Shelter Song” in November of 2012.

Quick Overview: The guitar parts are airy and flowing, but at the same time have that iconic 60’s psychedelic crunch.  Keys laid down good harmonies and really filled the songs in nicely giving them more depth.  Drums did exactly what they’re supposed to do; they sound almost taken back a little bit to fit the aura and atmosphere.  The harp and flute sounds also add a very filling aspect giving overall depth and flavour.  They seem to have conjured the energy of a 60’s band quite well in all aspects.

My Verdict: Like – though probably best enjoyed whilst stoned.

Links: Twitter @TemplesOfficial

www.youtube.com/templesofficial
www.twitter.com/templesofficial
www.soundcloud.com/templesofficial

 

Artist: One Man War

Genre: Indie
From: London, England
Composed of: Conor Carleton – violin, piano, guitar, vocal

One Man War’s new EP “Some Things Just Aren’t Meant to Be” will be release on May 17 2013.

Quick Overview: The tracks have an assortment of instruments ranging from piano and guitar, to strings, brass, and woodwinds.  The harmonies and melodies between instruments seem to line up nicely.  For the majority of the songs, a somber-esk mood falls around them.  The accompaniment for the most part sounded great.  The usage of a wide variety of instruments and the way they were utilized was nice to hear.  The vocals did sound a bit off.  At some points, it does feel like the vocals double up a bit too much.

My Verdict: Without a doubt Conor is a very talented musician, but personally I just couldn’t get into the vocals.  To me they sounded a bit off, but I wasn’t brought up on a British accent so it could just be my North American side showing.

Links: Twitter @conorcarleton

www.soundcloud.com/conorcarleton

 

I would like to thank both Temples and Conor Carleton, and wish them both the best of luck in their future endeavors. 

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