Agent Fontaine - Superhero (17/10/2012)
Opening with attention-grabbing power chords and following through with keys reminiscent of Queen, Superhero is definitely a fitting title track for Agent Fontaine’s debut EP.
Treat your ears to energetic guitar complimented with melodic vocals and organ. It’s easy to imagine yourself enjoying some icy drinks while soaking in the sun when listening to Superhero.
The one disadvantage to opening with such a powerful track is that the energy of it contrasts heavily with the remaining tracks. It leaves you hungry for another high energy track which isn’t there.
Closing track Goodbye, Farewell, Amen gets close with its fast paced guitar but just falls short with its lack of strong vocals. That’s not to say that the vocals are disappointing they just don’t have the same kick as Superhero.
I also can’t deny that the way vocalist Paddy Durkin emphasises the track’s title quickly found me singing along. The EP is full of hooks like these which will drive you insane because of how easily they get stuck in your head.
Touring with the likes of Regurgitator and Trial Kennedy, Agent Fontaine are definitely creating a buzz. After listening to Superhero, you soon realise the wide appeal of their sound. Not bad for a group of five lads from Tasmania.
Natalia Baranowski
Treat your ears to energetic guitar complimented with melodic vocals and organ. It’s easy to imagine yourself enjoying some icy drinks while soaking in the sun when listening to Superhero.
The one disadvantage to opening with such a powerful track is that the energy of it contrasts heavily with the remaining tracks. It leaves you hungry for another high energy track which isn’t there.
Closing track Goodbye, Farewell, Amen gets close with its fast paced guitar but just falls short with its lack of strong vocals. That’s not to say that the vocals are disappointing they just don’t have the same kick as Superhero.
I also can’t deny that the way vocalist Paddy Durkin emphasises the track’s title quickly found me singing along. The EP is full of hooks like these which will drive you insane because of how easily they get stuck in your head.
Touring with the likes of Regurgitator and Trial Kennedy, Agent Fontaine are definitely creating a buzz. After listening to Superhero, you soon realise the wide appeal of their sound. Not bad for a group of five lads from Tasmania.
Natalia Baranowski