A couple of weeks ago we posted this video of the Secret Colours song “Faust” from their latest release “EP3“, which was described as a “fly-as-fuck listen,” and rightly so. Secret Colours is an offbeat band, combining sounds reminiscent of the White Stripes and Arcade Fire all at once. The Chicago-based band describes itself as “psychedelic pop rock,” and although this qualifier is definitely appropriate on some levels, it also misses some of the more subtle nuances of their sound (although in most instances, they’re far from subtle.)
The EP is a guitar-fueled five-song roller coaster ride, with each track being significantly distinct from the one before it. And today we’re premiering the second track from it, titled “Legends Of Love.” The track, unlike its proceeder “Faust” starts off intensely and only builds in momentum as it continues. With distant vocals, it builds a sound that suggests that Secret Colours are honing in their instrumental craft, and doing a great job of it.
“Legends” leads into a funner, more lighthearted track titled “Tender Pretender,” which strongly calls to mind Julian Casablancas and The Strokes. In fact, Secret Colours seem to channel from guitar greats: Red Hot Chili Peppers in their prime, Radiohead, The White Stripes, The Strokes, are all obviously audible in their sound. ”EP3″ finishes off with “Sunny Afternoon,” a track whose upbeat sunniness recall a Beatles-Shins lovechild, which may actually be the best kind of love child. Secret Colours aren’t afraid to experiment, resulting in such musical variation in EP3 that can only leave us waiting for their next full-length release.
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Secret Colours – “Legends Of Love”
