On Le Carillon, The Autumns endeavor to create a period piece - the artwork, song styles, and lyrics are designed to make us feel as if we have returned to the 1950's. Produced by Andrew Prickett, this EP is a set of four lush, ethereal, pop songs that almost go too far to imitate that sound.
At times vocalist Matthew Kelly approaches Buddy Holly, at others he resembles Elvis Costello at his best. "Thieves in Blue," the opening track, sounds like Weezer being fronted by Morrissey. "Slow Kiss" is a romantic tune that describes the feeling of being in love, and how fragile it can feel.
"She Whispers in the Winter Snow" shows us a young couple dealing with the cold, and the comfort that being together brings.
The Autumns have given us a reminder of the past, of innocence, and of a musical style no longer prevalent. At times the pace is slow, but that is almost forgotten by the quality of the instrumentation.
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