{"id":30887,"date":"2013-02-19T10:38:23","date_gmt":"2013-02-19T10:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-backmasker-effigies-ep\/"},"modified":"2018-03-11T01:29:42","modified_gmt":"2018-03-11T01:29:42","slug":"album-review-backmasker-effigies-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-backmasker-effigies-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Backmasker &#8211; Effigies EP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/img585.imageshack.us\/img585\/7674\/backmasker.jpg\" title=\"\"><strong>Backmasker<\/strong> are a four piece American punk band hailing from California. Whilst listening to their new EP release <em>\u2018Effigies\u2019<\/em> you instantly recognise this small-time band is a passionate talented bunch that have a true love for the music they produce. The EP begins with <em>\u2018Firestarter\u2019<\/em>\u00a0,a speedy-paced heavy punk track with a punchy melody. The song is graced with outstanding instrumental talent on the drums, guitar and bass and is filled with electrifying guitar riffs.<\/p>\n<p>The tracks <em>\u2018Black and Grey\u2019<\/em> and<em> \u2018Leaver\u2019<\/em> follow in the same fast-paced style with a heavy beat. The vocals from lead singer Curt Baer have the typical raw edge with a strong powerful presence. Although these three tracks are good, they are nothing special. <strong>Backmasker<\/strong> has failed to create that mesmerising influential hook that makes you listen time and time again. The tracks lack diversity and innovation, causing them to all sound the same.<!-- more --><\/p>\n<p>The favourite from the EP is <em>\u2018Desolation Lake\u2019<\/em> which (unlike the others) has you undeniably hooked. It carries on the same style as the other tracks, but has a more pop-punk rock feel. The song has a catchy chorus that allows you to sing along, and the melody is simply mesmerising. The track is well structured and the synchronising of instruments makes it a real delight.<\/p>\n<p>The record finishes on <em>\u2018Expiration\u2019,<\/em> an exhilarating track with a super explosive melody and beat. The chorus is impressively passionate and crammed with emotion. Following obyn the same level as <em>\u2018Desolation Lake\u2019<\/em>, this track is certainly a top smash hit.<\/p>\n<p>2\/5<\/p>\n<p><em>&lsquo;Effigies&rsquo;<\/em> EP by<strong> Backmasker<\/strong> is available now on\u00a0<strong>Creator-Destructor Records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Backmasker<\/strong> links: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BACKMASKER\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Words by Chantelle Kelly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Backmasker are a four piece American punk band hailing from California. 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