Play 90 second soundbite of 'Neon City' @ 'CD quality'
The Exits may be rock modernists but their high power wares rely greatly on pop sensibility so they don't stray too far from the immediately memorable and instantly recognisable. The Exits meld the resonance of hard wood and brass frets with the pulsating, industrial echoes of silicon and software and they do it with ease and great innovation. The Exits' electro-rock is saturated with suave, sophisticated vibes and bristling with energy and youthful dedication to the cause. The Exits make a joyful noise - and that's the truth!!
Even the title of this four-tracker, 'Neon city', hints at what's in store for the listener; the words 'Neon City' conjure up images of bright lights, colour and blinking images within a heavily populated and industrious area - and that's just about the sum of the parts laid down by The Exits!! They generate expansive electro undercurrents over which they drape punchy, at times kick-ass, rockin' melodies that never sound juxtaposed and knit perfectly with their digital counterparts. The Exits seem to totally understand musical dynamics and successfully combine the old and new to great effect.
'Neon City' by The Exits is a blast of powerhouse pop-rock and very much music for now and the future. The Exits keep well away from retro and benefit from their forward-thinking approach - 'Neon City' is a sumptuous modernistic work that's hard to dislike - programmed pop meets utilitarian rock meets drum and bass - The Exits are looking into the future with open eyes and heavy hearts - their music is bold and infectious - 'Neon City' is a cool but heady blast!!
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