Voxtrot

It’s been a couple of years since we heard anything new from . Two beautiful EPs followed by a disappointing full length and the band seemed to fall from the face of the earth. The band have popped up again now though with a brand new song. The only problem is that I’m not even convinced this is , for the change is so different.

Certainly the vocals are still Ramesh Srivastava, his voice sounding a little more his own and a little less Morrissey’s, but the rest of it seems kind of off. It’s more electronic than anything previous, almost to the point where it resembles a drum machine and computerised keys in the background. I say almost as I don’t intend to be harsh if this is the sound the band were going for, but something doesn’t quite sit right with me.

Perhaps the lukewarm response that last album has pushed the band onto a path that explores new territory. In itself, it wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing if it did, assuming it means more than just attempting to replicate the sound of the 80s. Trepanation Party is fine, and I can actually see it playing well at indie discos, but without more to go on, I’m a little worried about where Voxtrot may be heading next.