Ella Selfe
Canterbury are undeniably a band that have worked hard to gain their deserved place in the music industry. Through acclaimed albums and impressive live shows they have established themselves as a successful and popular quartet with their fan base growing show by show and song by song.
Their new EP ‘Satellite’ is further proof of the band’s growing identity as well as a pure display of their talent and unique sound. Short but sweet with a four-song track listing, this EP is a showcase of the band’s departure from their older sound alongside their growth as musicians as well as exhibiting a production which seems heavier and deeper than their previous releases.
Despite the development of their music you can tell from the get go that this is unquestionably a Canterbury EP. The first song and title track Satellite dives straight in with its fast pace; there’s no easing in as the tune immediately belts out bold guitars and thrashing drums. The rhythm will have you tapping your foot and nodding your head and it’s extremely likely that you’ll be singing along to the lyrics ‘my satellite will bring you back to life’ before you’ve even heard the song all the way through.
There’s little time to catch your breath before Get Out follows, the adrenaline still pumping with no sign of slowing down. This track has an almost anthem feel with the continuation of brazen instruments along with gang vocals in the middle followed by the song slowing down slightly before building right back up again. It’s a slight shame that the instruments almost drown out the vocals, but they are impressive none the less.
Glow is slightly less brash than the previous two tracks but still full of energy. The chorus is catchy and easy to pick up with the repetition of ‘let it glow’ making it easy to imagine Canterbury’s dedicated fan base singing right back at them at their memorable live shows. As the boldness of the EP continues, ‘Satellite’ begins to feel like a statement; Canterbury are back with a bang.
The beginning of You Are The One starts with the vocals much more prominent accompanied only by guitar and slight drums. However the chorus soon has the band back in full motion, belting out another heavier tune. These four songs are evidence that Canterbury are evolving and their sound is growing too large for their surroundings. They are a band which seem headed for bigger stages and even more success, and this is an EP which will no doubt be nothing short of incredible live.
I can’t help but think the addition of a more stripped down song may have broken up the EP slightly, a chance to give the listener a bit of a breather and show off the talented vocals from Sparks and Prebble. Whilst the heavier production and instruments are impressive, there could be more to define each song individually. However this short record is meant as a showcase and taster of their most infectious tunes to show off their newer sound and I am sure that we will hear more variety on Canterbury’s upcoming full length album which is set for release in January 2014.
Overall it is an impressive EP and only builds the anticipation for what will come from the band next year.
‘Satellite’ will be released on September 23rd.
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