Res Cognitans by Plumerai
"Silber Records seems to be really good at releasing music that I generally don’t know quite exactly how to describe, but I always end up loving everything I receive from them. Thanks, I like that! Now if only more labels were like this…
The Boston, Massachusetts based band Plumerai is another one of those Silber bands that I’m enjoying a lot, but really don’t know if my following description of the band will do them justice. To me there sound is some sort of dark ethereal pop with nice rocking moments and lead by the stunning vocals of Elizabeth Ezell. Joining Elizabeth is Todd Richards on drums, and the Newman brothers Martin & James on guitars, keyboards, and bass. When I listen to this short EP I get the impression that there drawing some influence from Goth/Alternative/Pop/Rock artists like The Cure, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Portishead, but all in all Plumerai seems like a rather unique creation.
What also makes Plumerai special is that each of the four songs present sound different. ‘Avernal’ has the most dark pop sounding elements and the song often times brings Trip Hop artists like Portishead, Massive Attack and The Third & The Mortal to mind. ‘Linear’ is definitely the most 80’s Goth/Rock/Pop influenced song, sounding almost like a lost song from The Cure’s mid-80’s work, while ‘Illuminata’ is similar with a groovy bass line, backing keyboards, and a really catchy chorus, but returns a bit more to the darker sounding approach. ‘En Vole’ is also rather different adding in an accordion to their unique dark pop rock sound.
All things considered Plumerai delivers a real gem with their ‘Res Cogitans’ EP and I look very much forward to their next album, which will either be out later this year or early 2007. Keep your eyes open for this one."
~ Joe Mlodik, Lunar Hypnosis
Tracklist
| 1. | Avernal | 7:10 |
| 2. | Linear | 5:04 |
| 3. | Illuminate | 4:09 |
| 4. | En Vole | 5:54 |
