Artefacts EP

19th Mar 08
Artefacts EP Hear

What:
Artefacts EP

Who:
Tic Toc Tokyo

Where:
The good record stores

How much:
$9.99

Win:
We have one copy of the EP to give away. To enter, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line ‘Action Time'

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If their debut is anything to go by, Tic Toc Tokyo have some exciting times ahead. Artefacts sees their tribal-infused post-punk styling expertly merged with no-wave inclinations, making for one tidy little package indeed.

‘Colour of Place' launches proceedings - disjointed guitar riffs and percussive beginnings grow then kick with confidence. Sharp and concise ‘Action Time' follows - hefty bass lines powering behind pertinent changes capture the band's spontaneous energy. ‘Dialogue' continues the potent arrangements and exemplifies front man Gibbs' commanding vocals. Concluding the release, ‘Ladies in Vouge' has a more angular and sinister sound. With conviction, it drives home TTT's organic energy through warped and rhythmic hooks while maintaining the sense of excitement that underpins their sound.

All in all, Artefacts is a great step forward for the lads and, even though it's only four tracks long, shows off TTT's confidence and diversity - post-punk of the near future.

By Simon Martinus

Release: EP

To Cure: Hypertension

Keywords: Post-punk

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