Simplicity is the key, and a haunting, uplifting combination of acoustic sounds make up Samuel Zasada. Vocally David Ashbourne has a distinct melodic grainy feel, and the use of falsetto and close choral harmony from Luci Flynn and Tom McKibbin on delicate songs such as Pursuit make this EP a joy to listen to. Omit being the most gothic in tone, the sound is very atmospheric with fingerstyle acoustic guitars creating the backbone for the music. Losts and founds keeps a more upbeat tempo while still tackling deeper lyrical content, Mark Ashbourne adds punch with drums where needed. My favourite track on the EP is Request, a funky groove with descending counter melodies in Luci’s guitar, refreshing to any ears oversaturated with noise.
Trev Williams
published in OMS 10
published in OMS 10
