Play 90 second soundbite of 'Swings & Roundabouts' @ 'CD quality'
four really good songs, all with quite an epic feel, almost anthemic. Talk In Code's new EP, 'Friends Close Enemies Closer' makes all the right noises and sets out the boy's stall in no uncertain terms. Their full-bodied sound reminds me at times of Embrace - that wonderfully rich but earthy electrically 'orchestrated' backdrop that's grounded with subtle guitar riffs and fills resulting in a bold modern sound.
Talk In Code have pushed at the indie rock envelope somewhat to remove themselves from pop normality and come up with a sound that is all their own; Talk In Code do it big and beefy, they 'orchestrate' their work with keys and pads to add depth, warmth and dynamics but manage to remain a distinctly guitar influenced outfit with plenty of balls and grit. Talk In Code have quite a refined feel to them; they use their instruments well to build the feel, keys support guitars and visa versa but however big the sound becomes it's always controlled and nicely separated. Bass and drums sit respectfully but steadfastly and supportively behind the leads whilst the vocals are just about given the edge over the ensuing melee - it might be big but Talk In Code never lose sight of dynamic positioning and hearing sensitivity thresholds.
Talk In code demonstrate a few influences in their impressive music but that's just fine; influence is ok just so long as the crux of the thing is original and distinctive - Talk In Code get it just about right! Here they give you 'Swings & Roundabouts', 'Not How It Seems', 'What Comes As No Surprise' and 'Gaze Across The Sea'; four tasty works in fine Talk In code stylee - a very impressive and workmanlike EP!
'Friends Close Enemies Closer' by Talk In Code is a really tasty EP that gets the Talk In Code message out to the public - their sound is maturely commercial and in no way sells itself out to youthful pop banality, rather playing the educated big brother role and going for intelligent songs with soft rock undercurrents but 'now' attitude. Great work from a pretty cool and well sorted outfit!
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