Bibelots – No Other Way Out EP
aaamusic | On 24, Oct 2010
Hailing from East London, the Bibelots are set to release their second EP No Other Way Out on the 28th of October.
Having only formed two years ago Bibelots have enhanced their unique blend of indie, rock and electro with solid production and underlying confidence. The title track holds a particularly retro vibe with gritty guitar jolts, 60s blues references and carefully chosen spoken word samples. ‘It’s Already in The Blood’ is the most purist indie number, as frontman Ben’s anthemic vocals ring out over subdued hooks.
A subtly contagious array of guitar-driven melodies, mid 90s Northern Brit-Pop and techno infused synths have resulted in a confident second release, that bears comparison to early Kasabian, The Verve or The Charlatans. Having said that, it’s 2010 and whether this sound is relevant any more is another discussion entirely (and one which I am not going to enter into) but this EP is not the most inspiring or innovating listen around. But then again, perhaps it doesn’t have to be. What they have done, they have done well but it’s just not very memorable or exciting on record.
Catch The Bibelots on their live tour:
Tue 12th October – Dingwalls – London (supporting Detroit Social Club)
Sat 16th October – Queen Of Hoxton, London
Sat 23rd October – Oxjam Bricklane Takeover, London
Thu 28th October – The Buffalo Bar, London (EP Release Party)
Thu 25th November – Dirty Souls, London
Fri 3rd December – Newcastle
Sat 4th December – Saltburn Social, Saltburn-By-The-Sea (Supporting Chapman Family)
Sat 18th December – Leicester
http://www.youtube.com/bibelotsmusic
Author: Lauren Down
