'Fragment of Imagination' - Mellor EP Review
Reading quartet Mellor (Gary, Sam, Kris and Josh) released their EP 'Fragment of Imagination' on the 27th of August. Five indie rock tracks full of clever and complex riffs, this whole EP creates an atmosphere for the listener that fits perfectly with the nighttime artwork they used.
The opening track 'Cool, Calm, Deranged' is about the media turning people into psychopaths. It looks into the glorification of serial killers and the violent dramas which lead to people becoming immune to fear and shock. Along with the heavy-hitting lyrics, it has a dramatic chorus, that strips back for a few bars before kicking in again, which I absolutely love.
Track two 'Version of a Life' is upbeat with strong, dominating guitar riffs and an atmospheric solo. This one is about sticking to a predictable routine, rather than being spontaneous and living your best life outside of your comfort zone, with lyrics like "holding on to what you know, version of a life, feeling the strain of the times". Crashing drums drive the chorus, and I particularly like the vocals and melody of this song.
'Vacant Stare' was released as a single in April. Full of intricate drums, with a strong bass and piercing guitars - this one has the arena sound and would be fantastic to hear live. The band said "'Vacant Stare' is about becoming hostile and reliant on confrontation to feel good. It came from observing people arguing on social media about the most trivial subjects." - something I'm sure we've all observed!
Next, we have 'Shame'; "A track touching on people in dysfunctional relationships but they're too emotionally involved to realise things aren't working." The intro builds from the guitar, drawing you into the song with the big drums. Like the tracks before it, 'Shame' has another amazing and complex guitar solo.
The EP finishes with my personal favourite; 'Lost In This World' which was released as a single in February. This is the one that makes me smile and has me singing along. The lyrics are about letting people take advantage of you because of the feelings you have for them. A great ending which makes you want to listen to the whole EP again!
'Fragment of Imagination' is an EP of guitar anthems with fantastic riffs and solos, big drums, strong bass and captivating vocals throughout. The band have had plenty of well deserved radio play across the tracks on this EP and I now look forward to an opportunity to hear these songs live!
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