Built on a Weak Spot

I must admit, when something happens by coincidence it’s fairly neat. I was originally turned on by the Copenhagen electro/pop/shoegaze outfit epo-555 not too long ago by a reader of the blog that dropped their name while recommending a few things to me. I took a listen to their 2004 album Dexter Fox and enjoyed what I heard. So fast forward a couple or so weeks later and their second album and US debut Mafia ends up in my mailbox. Good timing on their part, since they were still relatively fresh in my mind. Like I said, coincidences can be pretty neat. However, it’s by no coincidence that their second album follows up their debut with an equally strong set of songs. They are simply a good band.

I will admit an album like Mafia won’t necessarily stand out on first listen. In fact the first time I listened to it I didn’t even really remember listening to 11 tracks but my CD player was telling me otherwise. Their songs sort of just drift by with soft boy girl vocals that occasionally chime in during the dreamy mix. On multiple listens though it really begins to take shape, it would seem Mafia is almost sneaky good. It works in a number of infectious melodies that I certainly didn’t catch the first time through. There is enough subtle noise thrown in amongst the layers of digital beats and guitar fuzz to give it that sort of edge that an understated sound like epo-555’s needs every so often. Definitely check out Mafia, especially for those that are into dreamy electronic pop music. This is definitely a keeper.

epo-555 – Hyperschlieb [MP3]
epo-555 – Maid in China [MP3]

For those interested in picking up Mafia, then head on over to Amazon.

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