{"id":39415,"date":"2018-03-15T19:53:45","date_gmt":"2018-03-15T19:53:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-pillow-queens-state-of-the-state-ep\/"},"modified":"2018-04-02T13:59:03","modified_gmt":"2018-04-02T13:59:03","slug":"review-pillow-queens-state-of-the-state-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/review-pillow-queens-state-of-the-state-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Review:\u00a0Pillow Queens &#8211; State of The State EP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/78.media.tumblr.com\/324dbd3b439e21b5992ca13955d10742\/tumblr_oczgq9lfGb1r8no6so1_r210_1280.jpg\" width=\"250em\" alt=\"\" title=\"\">With their new EP <i>\u2018State of The State\u2019<\/i>, Irish quartet <b>Pillows Queens<\/b> are making a bid to be the hot new indie act on the scene. After arriving over a year ago with their first EP <i>\u2019Calm Girls\u2019<\/i>, this second outing is tied together with sunny, twangy guitars and intimate lyrics, all working together with the beautiful vocals of all four girls.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u2018State of The State\u2019<\/i> immediately gives you an idea of who <b>Pillow Queens<\/b> are, with clear influences from the outset. Opener <i>\u2018Puppets\u2019<\/i> features solid songwriting alongside a refreshingly wry tone, with lyrics like <i>\u201cDon\u2019t think a smaller me would be too impressed\u201d<\/i>making it fairly apparent where it\u2019s title came from.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Pillow Queens - Favourite (Official Video)\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kyLuM7rIBsI?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i>\u2018Favourite\u2019<\/i> stands out with due to its more commercial appeal, but that\u2019s not to say it\u2019s not a great song in its own right. It comes across as catchy and lovable on a basic level, while surrounded by Haim- inspired harmonies and a rough underground indie-rock sound, with even some unexpected guitar solos. Arguably the EP shines best when at its most poignant, such as when lead singer Sarah Corcoran begs <i>\u201cnext time you\u2019re leaving, say goodbye\u201d<\/i>, portraying a hint of sadness that works so well.<\/p>\n<p>The EP takes a turn on <i>\u2018Cuckoo\u2019<\/i> and <i>\u2018Ragin&#8217;\u2019<\/i>, courtesy of some slick minor chords that make all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>The range of tones squeezed into these four songs is quite remarkable, if a little distracting. Even so, the EP still feels consistent, thanks to smooth production and talented instrumentation. More than anything, <i>\u2018State of The State\u2019<\/i> is a perfect snapshot of who <b>Pillow Queens<\/b> are and how brilliant they could become. With their 70\u2019s-esque feel and attractive group dynamic, it seems inevitable they\u2019ll win over plenty of admirers.<\/p>\n<p>3.5\/5<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8216;State of The State\u2019<\/i> by <b>Pillow Queens<\/b> is released on 16th March on <b>Specialist Subject Records<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Pillow Queens<\/b> links:<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pillowqueens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>|<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/pillowqueeens%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>|<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pillowqueens.bandcamp.com\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bandcamp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Words by Sarah Shodipe (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/charismaqueen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@charismaqueen<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With their new EP \u2018State of The State\u2019, Irish quartet Pillows Queens are making a bid to be the hot new indie act on the scene. 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