GLASS PEAKS - 'Speak and Spell' Track Review

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'Speak and Spell' is the latest track from melancholic alt-pop group Glass Peaks. The Kent based four-piece are rapidly becoming one of the most talked about bands in the South East, after their debut single 'Your Eyes' was awarded Track of the Week by BBC Introducing Kent, as well as selling out three London headline shows.

The track opens with an upbeat guitar riff, before welcoming a punch ebullient percussion and front man Lewis' enigmatic vocals. This creates a rich sound that balances catchy melodies with a brooding suaveness, cementing it as exciting and engaging from the get-go.

Lewis' vocals are particularly impressive on this track, with him illustrating a sophisticated technical skill, opposed to the rough and unpolished tones that have saturate the indie and alternative genres in recent years.

The track is elevated by the clever incorporation of enchanting harmonies and poignant licks, providing the track with an interesting edge. This combined with the darker vocal tones, makes the track resemble the likes of Foals and Spector, which will undoubtedly allow the band to entice a wide audience.

Overall, it's a great follow up track that showcases a edgier, grittier side to Glass Peaks, whilst preserving their effortlessly cool sound.

If Glass Peaks continue to produce tracks like 'Speak and Spell', they will undoubtedly thrive in the indie scene and I'm really excited to see how the group progress and develop their sound in 2017.

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