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THE DEADLY DEATHS: Self-titled

This restrained indie synth-pop trio's debut album delivers more than its title suggests. The seven tracks are a lovely collection of warm vocals laid on top of explored guitar and synth tunes, held together by a soft yet steady kick and snare. Residing in and around Hamilton, the band recorded their album just in time for release at their well-received performance at indie music Camp A Low Hum. The joint vocal efforts of Tuhua Mutu and Bevan Galbraith provide us with the melancholy vocals that sit well on the thick synth-filled backing. Those vocals can bring down the potential party vibes of songs like Bury It, however if you're after something a little shoe gazey yet upbeat then you should enjoy this album. A high point for me is the ten seconds of unaccompanied layered vocals at the end of the second single Half-Time Double-Team. The album was recorded, mixed and mastered by the band. Demonstrating a fine array of talents both musically and technically, the DDs have provided themselves a fantastic kick start along a music path begging to be continued down.

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