Peppermint Moon’s ‘Pocket Dial Tears’ is a Collection of Stellar Dream Folk Ballads
Peppermint Moon’s interpretations of surreality are incredibly creative and imaginative with infusions of psychedelia, vivid visuals and sensual sonics. With minimalistic spreads, they fathom complexity and concept. In their latest EP, ‘Pocket Dial Tears’, the band orchestrate genre-fluid ambiences, stretching to folk-rock, electronica, and dream-pop, all mystified by experimental accents. Combining vintage 70s ethos with contemporary ideation and production, the tracks have the aesthetic relevance of bands like Pink Floyd, MGMT, Pond, and Tame Impala. Listen Now!
The EP opens with ‘I Thought I Knew’. Its wiry guitar grooves, acoustics, luminous pulses and hypnotic vocals are all enclosed within an ethereal synth daze. The textures form distinctly but they are induced with intense fluidity that they mosaic and swirl. Not only does it enrich the ears, but also stimulates the mind with cerebral properties and vibrancy.
‘Above Clouds’ has a more acoustic personality. Forming as a folk-rock ballad, it expands with a compelling resonance, dilated solos, and reflective lyricism. You’ll see references to The Beatles and even Queen’s softer compositions. ‘Like Like Me’ also forms along a similar sonic frequency. It is largely strung with bare guitar strings. However, with progression, these glinting textures are extrapolated to orchestral anthems and prominent moments of distortion.
‘Day to Day’ is a classic folk composition. It glints with oriental texture undercurrents. Stringy banjo lines and homogenous vocals are accessories with transient bands of polished electronica. It is an idyllic sphere of melancholy in a way that is reminiscent of Nick Drake, with existential complexities springing into it.
‘Foxy Friends’ is the penultimate track of the EP. Ringing with jangly acoustic riffs and baritones, it is a flood of texture. It has an upbeat and spirited makeup but is grounded by the thematic sentiment unpacked by the vocals. ‘He She They’ concludes the album on a rustic note. We see ukulele, banjo, guitar, and electric variations. Splintering acoustic textures are washed by the dazing melancholy of the vocals. And towards the end, starting from the bridge, they rise to an enchanting climax.
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