This Wilmington, NC bunch began releasing singles in 2019, but I didn’t get hip to them until late last year with their 2nd EP, entitled II (the EP before that was S/T). Here comes the LP (of the 10 songs 4 are from the EPs but that’s ok, probably new to some of you, I’m guessing).
They have a really nice, dreamy, crystalline sound. I’m hearing The Cure at their poppiest as well as For Against and even bits of REM in those propulsive rhythms. Vocalist James McKay Glasgow has the smoothest, most inviting set of pipes this side of Martin Courtney and the guitarist(s) know how to weave splendor and mystery.
Cuts like “Parallel,” “24,” “Don’t Mind,” “Rust” and “Somehow” are just a few of the jewels on here. These guys are definitely on to something and who knows, maybe they’ll make a move to a bigger city or stay put in N.C. Time will tell, but Imitation Life is surely terrific.
