Lemuria - Ozzy 7"
Written by Lisa Garelick Wednesday, 10 February 2010 18:32
Lemuria has captivated our hearts over the years with their brand of indie punk rock. This new 7” is no different, chock full of thoughtful lyrics and intricate melodies. Though only three tracks (two on the 7” and an additional song in the digital download), the EP holds a lot of weight- touching on important subject matters such as father/daughter relationships. Front lady Sheena Ozzella dedicates the first song “Ozzy” to her father, thanking him for being there when she needed him most. The emotion is palpable when Ozzella softly sings “Thank you for being around,” as they finish the song in a swell of charged guitar riffs and dynamic drum fills.
The second track on the record “Expert Herder” speeds up the pace, bringing to mind older Lemuria records. The band also brings back dual female/male vocals that add a welcome tension to their music, taking their pop sound and adding a deeper, darker tone. While each vocalist can stand on his/her own, the combination of the two creates a charm few can match. The last track “Race The Germ” feels like an extension of “Expert Herder.” I can see why out of the three, it was chosen as a bonus track for the download.
Overall, the record acts as a stepping-stone between records, keeping fans interested and involved while waiting for the next full length. The recordings themselves seem a bit sub-par as well, lacking the clean defined sound I loved so much on Get Better. Here’s hoping that their next LP, due out in 2010, will show the band at their best- tearing through catchy, clean tracks, soon to be burned in our minds forever.
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