Gorgeous printed sleeve for a split 7” vinyl release on fifth-column.net. Not much information about either band on the internet, except for the label’s myspace, but they are Australian!
On side one, Free Choice with “Green Groove” has a pulsing ambient krautrock groove with infectious synth melodies, layers and layers of electronics with a naive 80’s sensibility, like a cross between early 4 A.D. and Tangerine Dream. This track really does have an infectious hook that reels you right in.
On side two, Mental Powers with “Appear/Juniour” is a rhythmic acoustic outing that threatens to burst into a post-punk burner, but never breaking from its acoustic backdrop.
A great 7”, investigate more at www.fifth-column.net, when there is content on the website…
Wayne Stronell
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