Album Review

Vasco Da Gama – Geography

• 14th Mar 2013

Liverpool talent Vasco Da Gama return with their new EP Geography, a quartet whose creative talent is seemingly one difficult to compete with; experimenting in a way that undeniably produces a bright, promising sound for 2013.

“Brigadiers” has me hooked from the opening seconds, with a quirky bass riff producing a bouncy rhythm, complimented by soft but powerful ballsy vocals and a bright, quirky melody; the quartet’s experimentation is clear from the very start and this is pretty much confirmed to be a summer soundtrack (it might help that as I’m writing this review the sun is beaming through the window.)

The likes of “Powder Post” and “Tonight We Will Eat Something With Two Colours In It” continue to boast just how talented Vasco Da Gama are, with the additional backing vocals emphasising the character that just seeps through the quartet’s music. “Powder Post” features some calmer sections which contain soothing backing vocals and those mesmerising forefront vocals of John Crawford, producing a truly beautiful masterpiece. “Tonight We Will Eat Something With Two Colours In It” is another fun, quirky offering full of exotic melodies; built up energy is released in explosive sections of the track and creates a truly uplifting and vibrant listen.

“The Greenland Problem” draws Geography to a grand close, with strong percussion foregrounded by intricate melodies. The quartet experiment with their vocal structures to produce a fantastic section which features three vocal parts and steady percussion; yet again reiterating the wondrous talents of Vasco Da Gama.

This short but sweet EP is a breath of fresh air and confirms that not every band out in the world of the music industry conforms to generics. Vasco Da Gama do quite the opposite and ooze with a charm that separates them from the rest; the quartet are on the right track to build up hype if discovered by the right ears and it’s more than deserved.

Venue: Geography
Support Band: Self Release