TRUE HALLUCINATIONS
Ex Cops (Shock)
Shoe-gazing often patched over the stains of half-arsed ability with swirling reverb and torrents of forced harmonising.
The success – both critical and downloaded – of Ex Cops’ Brian Harding and Amalie Bruun is that their dreamy pop is anchored with rock-solid vocals and shining blue-sky melodies.
Ranging from Beach Boys-esque Spring Break (Birthday Song) to the ketamine-clad Spiritualized strum-and-brass combo of Jazz & Information, the duo’s masterful vocals help keep the listener’s head in the clouds by providing a steady foundation for producer John Siket’s deft-touch twirls.
Ad Feedback
–
