Town/City is the 3rd EP from South Coast (of England) five-piece The Dawn Chorus.
There is an obvious "Americana" influence to The Dawn Chorus' accessible, country-tinged indie - the opening track borrows its title "The Town and The City", from a Jack Kerouac novel.
The most obvious reference points to their sound would be Bright Eyes, Pavement, and Scotland's My Latest Novel but these songs have an identity of their own. "Lobster Telephone" uses trumpet to great effect, giving a distinctive twist.
Whatever the influences, the quality of the song-writing and performance overshadow any comparisons to other bands - good songs are always going to be good songs.
This is a genuinely impressive release which shows great promise for their impending full-length debut. Someone needs to sign this band to allow them to meet their undoubted potential.
Highly recommended.
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