This EP has been a long time coming is an understatement; Body Type have been releasing the tunes on this album since 2016. The Sydney-based four-piece have proven their worth as up-and-comers to watch on the Aussie indie-rock scene.
Opener ‘Ludlow’, is a treat to the ears; lamentations of a shitty relationship in dreamlike vocals and crispy beat likens the sound to a dialled down Camp Cope. ‘Teeth’ is a simple melody with a saturated guitar lick, and the minor deviations trigger a similar melancholy feel to Jen Cloher.
The true hero of the EP is upbeat zinger, ‘Dry Grass’. Everything about this screams Melbourne summer, riding a bike around in the evening light and wondering how you wasted another whole day in the sun. The lyrics are contemplative, the breakdown at the 2:30 makes you think but doesn’t disrupt the flow, and the DeMarco-esque guitar conjures energy you didn’t know you had.
This EP is an enjoyable listen, and will sneak its way onto every mood-based playlist you construct. Keep an eye out for a full-length – hopefully it won’t be another two-year wait.
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