Mr Downfall classily set the scene for his second album by raising a finger at the download brigade with the lavishly-packaged white vinyl ‘Sinking Into The Quagmire’ EP. This more than follows through its sumptuous, flor-burning episodes and guest hostesses, following an event-packed path straddling post-punk, electro, boogie, house and even quality pop. Homaging to the past is subtly-executed – ‘I Can Do Anything’ hoists itself onto its hind legs aboard the cowbell and guitar mutant from the Stones’ ‘Honky Tonk Women’ – but the sound is all his own with ‘Seven Dials’ even invoking the sunshine LA pop of the 80s. In contrast, ‘The Hours’ brings in John Fahey-style acoustic guitar. ‘Stronger On The Breaks’ winds bell-tones around the velvet female vocals to haunting effect. Above all, Downfall’s work is bursting with ideas, cheek and passion. Wahoo!
5 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: KRIS NEEDS
