L.O.E are a Post-Rock Group from Halifax, Yorkshire
People Like People Like Them
Released 19.08.2022
After leading us into a wide landscape of fluid guitars and aptly chosen retro vocal samples, explosive breaks and optimistic hooks crash in over heavy drums. Intricate yet subtle guitar layers return as an ethereal mid section bursts into an emotive uplift, melding overdriven harmonies push the progression forward to a resolving climax.
The vocal samples that run throughout create a sense of inspiration, rebellion and cautionary nostalgia, that gives the song a nice thematic ark.
Though equally enjoyable as an Instrumental, which is included later on the EP.
'1001' journeys from an atmospheric groove and underlying NASA sample, building up to a riff laden and driving lift, before transitioning into a triumphant, beautifully harmonised and melodic chorus riff.
Following their self titled EP (2020), this release shows a refined sound with great energy and sense of purpose and resolve.
They have achieved an inspiring vibe here, which though certainly cinematic - in a 'We Lost the Sea' and 'Long Distance Calling' sense, also shows Indie hints of Pumpkins, 'Bends' Radiohead and Explosions in the Sky.
The band discusses self-empowerment and the importance of expression, with the songs evolving from intimate discussions around mental health and life struggles, with music and writing as a catharsis and path to finding solace and resolution.
Including a video preview on 'Where Post Rock Dwells' there's been an excited reception to the release - BBC 6 Music insist this "...Absolutely Epic Debut" is a must listen. And we agree!
Posted by London Post-Rock
