The Swedish quartet are back with this EP after gaining a lot of attention due to their self-released debut album in late 2006. If they’re going to be successful anywhere it’s going to be here in Scotland. Earning themselves countless favourable reviews and comparisons to Glasgow based Creation records favourites including Primal Scream, Razorcuts and The Pastels. It’s not difficult to hear why, first track ‘I Could See The Lights’ is a perfect shoegazing melancholy love song with jingle jangle guitar sounds.
It wasn’t until this EP that the band decided to add something unplugged to their repertoire, it’s with ‘Summer’s Day’ that they decide to showcase the new addition of the acoustic guitar. It ties in beautifully and only adds to their sparkling sound. Finally, ‘Come and See Me’ is the perfect ending as it combines lush layers of keyboard and warm toned reverb with singer Erik Aamont’s nonchalant singing style this is a Woodside Social, National Indie Pop League classic in the making.
The Electric Pop Group have gained many comparisons and I don’t disagree. There’s definite hints of Jesus and Marychain and Belle and Sebastian (along with the aforementioned) and they deserve to be held in such high esteem, however I think this is a band that will stand alone after a few more years honing their shoegazer talents.