In 2011, Craft Spells released one of my favorite albums of the year; their debut Idle Labor. It had a lo-fi sounds reminiscent of bands like Wild Nothing or Beach Fossils; but with a decidedly more New Order approach circa "Power, Corruption and Lies". A combination that proved to be very rewarding and re-listenable; with catchy hooks and danceable grooves.
Now we have their latest EP titled Gallery. And the band sticks to their guns, mostly, putting together 6 dreamy, infectious and now cleaner sounding, songs.
The EP starts out great with the track "Still Left With Me" which is every bit as weepy as the title suggests. Next the track "Warmth" offers up a sparse, but no less catchy chorus and great synth lines.
Every track on here is good, but it's when their great that you get to see just how much they've improved from the debut. The track "Burst" is that very example; it's bright and full of color, and the production is fantastic.
This is a great step forward for Craft Spells; and I'm excited to hear their next full-length.
7.0
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