The Florets (Melbourne, Australia) made a strong impression on me with their 2021 album Permanent Glow (Bandcamp link), displaying a sonic playfulness launching in an experiential, joyfully experimental songscape.
“Tip Toe” was a slow grower, but eventually won me over with it’s looping sensibilities, layered vocals and tight guitar riffs. And the fun. Yes, the fun. It’s all just part of the vibe sent out by vocalist and songsmith Nick Dawes.
Detail my life, throw me the rope, please help me now, tip toe toe, tip toe tip toe, tip toe tip toe, throw me the rope, defend my life, defence defence, deep in defence, dictate my life, throw me the rope
We rely on, detail detail, wherever we go
https://theflorets.bandcamp.com/track/tip-toe-2
Scratchy reverb haunts the night, runs paralyzing streaks of smoke through the afternoon. How careful do we need to be? Is life one mistake away from being completely broken? Can a self-induced state of hilarity make the obstacle course doable?
In “Tip Toe” The Florets want to ask the big questions without actually asking the big questions. In doing so, they might somehow be closer to getting some answers.
But just in case, it wouldn’t hurt to tip toe.
LINK: https://linkr.bio/theflorets
UNCLE EARS is a music blog written by David Falk. davidrfalk@gmail.com David was born in 1962 and gravitates towards melodies, adventure, unsigned artists, fresh discoveries. He trusts his ear to know what it likes and loves sharing what he finds. He lives near Seattle, WA, USA.
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