Momentous in energy and buoyant in melody, the 10-track album oozes a range of wondrous stories. Kicking off with lead single ‘As You Go’, Crepes set the tone for what is to come, introducing driving rhythms combined with synth, twinkling keys and piercing guitar that simmers to a melting end.
Coming off the back of the gentle swirls of Channel Four, In Cahoots is demonstrative of how the Ballarat-Melbourne five-piece are moving toward a more collaborative direction, with a greater focus on instrumentation.
Stand out tracks ‘Dark Demons’ and ‘High Time’ prove Crepes are not just another indie-rock band, but are ready to make their mark constructing their own sound. Second single ‘Bicycle Man’ is another track with punch that builds and culminates in a resonating end.
The last three songs of the album retreat in pace but maintain glistening melodies, combining dreamlike elements with new wave and Kinks-styled British pop. Ending on ‘Grey Sea’, Crepes dive into deep, sombre tones, bringing to a close a very impressive follow up album that is full of spark.
