Belltalk - Lights EP (27/03/2014)
There are things in life that are unbelievably smooth, like the froth of a well made latte, the fur on a puppies velvety ear and the first drive of a new car.
The debut EP Lights by Brisbane four-piece Belltalk is just another thing to add to the list, with lead singer Caitlin Von Berky’s vocals ranking high on the smooth-o-scale.
Starting off on a high, and not just a high note, opening track Remote Control shows off not only the lead singers vocals but also the bands ability to work as a whole.
It wouldn’t be a true debut if there wasn’t a mistake amongst the five tracks. Electric Storm, though staying true to the bands whimsical style, lacks the same punch that the other tracks encompassed. Due to the repetitive and painful rhymes, the lyrics become harder to swallow than your nans gristly meatloaf.
Though this is one flaw, it barely scratches away at the wonder Belltalk has created in Lights, and the next songs easily mask the forgivable mistake.
In Bright Lights, Caitlin channels her inner Regina Spektor as she sings of cities and oceans with her fluid vocals. The track is quick and catchy with a simple beat to dip and sway to. With a track like this, it’s easy to understand how they sold out the launch for this single.
Given the type of EP that Lights is, there would be no other way to end it than by lulling the audience into a dreamlike state. Treat You Kind takes the audience there with its airy vocals and gentle keys and is the perfect closing track.
Amanda Sherring
The debut EP Lights by Brisbane four-piece Belltalk is just another thing to add to the list, with lead singer Caitlin Von Berky’s vocals ranking high on the smooth-o-scale.
Starting off on a high, and not just a high note, opening track Remote Control shows off not only the lead singers vocals but also the bands ability to work as a whole.
It wouldn’t be a true debut if there wasn’t a mistake amongst the five tracks. Electric Storm, though staying true to the bands whimsical style, lacks the same punch that the other tracks encompassed. Due to the repetitive and painful rhymes, the lyrics become harder to swallow than your nans gristly meatloaf.
Though this is one flaw, it barely scratches away at the wonder Belltalk has created in Lights, and the next songs easily mask the forgivable mistake.
In Bright Lights, Caitlin channels her inner Regina Spektor as she sings of cities and oceans with her fluid vocals. The track is quick and catchy with a simple beat to dip and sway to. With a track like this, it’s easy to understand how they sold out the launch for this single.
Given the type of EP that Lights is, there would be no other way to end it than by lulling the audience into a dreamlike state. Treat You Kind takes the audience there with its airy vocals and gentle keys and is the perfect closing track.
Amanda Sherring