The Vryll Society Pangea review

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Guitar music today seems to be getting by through unnecessary remastered albums of the nations favourite nineties records or bands reforming for 'one last gig' which eventually turns into a several date tour.

Who can blame them? There's an awful lot of money in nostalgia, however it creates a problem. Audiences are not always looking for the next big thing, but more of a case of 'when are Oasis coming back?'.

Some could argue the reason being is that there's no exciting new music in 2015, that is simply not the case as Liverpool's very own The Vryll Society showcased through their inventively groundbreaking debut EP release, Pangea. Eighteen minutes and one second long, Pangea naturally forms connotations to The Stone Roses with The Vryll Society being the second coming.

Prior to recordings, the band locked themselves in a rehearsal room for two years to succeed in finding their sound. Through endless live dates, they've nurtured it to such a distinctive degree

And what better way to greet the world than 'Coshh?' The lead single is formed through magnitudes of guitar layered riffs equally, but not overpowering to, the comforting, soulful voice of Michael Ellis and a melodic rhythm section that boosts and pushes boundaries.

More so lyrically, as there's a great detail of religious undertone within the chorus, "and Jesus loves you". It's something listeners wouldn't expect through, at times, loop holes of space connotation, as the guitars merge imaginative rhythms to delicate, and quite simply stunning vocals.

The description, and what looks to be a formula of Pangea, ties perfectly in tune with second track 'Air', a breathless encounter of rhythmic adrenaline. The type of repetitive nature you would want to submerge yourself on a dance floor to; the type of music that doesn't require you to drink absurdly to feel confident enough to shake a hip.

Again the focus is once more on the positivity of The Vryll Society's lyrics being 'I feel better', which compliments perfectly the bands captivated sound.To steer away possible remarks that it all sounds the same, 'Metropolis' sees The Vryll Society break their equilibrium.

The disequilibrium being a slow track full of binding melodies. The very thing that shows off front man Michael Ellis's refreshingly glorious vocals that cope and adapt without effort to the several genres the band emerge into each song to make something without description. 

This may be one of the best EP's releases in 2015, the statement becomes factual after listening to The Vryll Society live. They are creating a growing reputation of being one of the most exciting new bands around, having already secured support slots for The Blossom's UK tour in December. 

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