Larkin Poe – Summer EP
tracks: 9
Summer follows Spring, not only in life, but in the EP set being launched by Larkin Poe. Equally wonderful, it shows progress, in their style and sound. Whilst at times it seems they have moved forward, at times they also seem to flash back to their Lovell Sisters days, but whatever, the result is a fabulous EP of over 30 minutes of music.
From the opening track, Praying For The Bell, it seems that the two have started the EP as they mean to continue, paving the way for a further eight great tracks and some wonderful musicianship throughout. Natalie is the only song on the EP written by Megan Lovell, but it is exquisite.
Unusually, the final three tracks were recorded live, which in my opinion not only gives us a flavour of their sound live, but gives these three songs a slightly different edge, adding to the eclectic sound of the EP.
I have to admit though, my favourite moment on the disc could be easily missed. In the opening bars of Wrestling A Stranger Rebecca's voice cracks for a mere split second during the line "The fields are on fire." I love that rather than edit it out, they opted to leave it be; evidence of a singer’s vulnerability, enhancing a song about our frailty and vulnerability as people.
Spring and Summer have been revelations; I await whatever Autumn and Winter hold in store for us...
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