Having a bad day? Turn off the lights, sit down in your comfy chair, put ‘Let it Go’ on repeat, close your eyes and drift away to a better place. Fossil Collective will guide you there.
Hailing from Leeds, England, Fossil Collective are a delightfully charming folk band. They recently released ‘Let it Go’, a five song E.P.. I’ve been listening to this E.P. all morning on repeat… I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve gone through the entire E.P.. ‘Let it Go’ is a pleasure to listen to. Jonny Hooker and David Fendick have created a masterful introduction to their graceful and phenomenally uplifting sound.
The E.P. kicks off with the E.P. entitled song ‘Let it Go’. You are immediately ingratiated with the warmth of Fendick’s voice. His soothing vocals soar high above the melodies comfortably like a bird floating on a coastal breeze. Fossil Collective blend acoustic guitar and curious instrumentation with vocal harmonies to create their highly accessible music. Their sound is imbued with a compelling and understated beauty. The guitar in ‘Let it Go’ plays a lovely rhythm that fades in and out of the foreground. This catchy song sets the soft tone for the E.P..
My favourite song on the E.P. was ‘Satellite’. I was drawn in by the angelic choir-like vocals which possess a remarkable ethereal quality. The vocal harmonies at the end of this song are a must hear. Satellite’s melody is further accentuated with piano sprinkled in just the right places. A purely resplendent and wholly captivating track. Wow.
Next stop is the beautifully layered ‘Without a Fight’. The delicate guitar in this song washes over you like the warming first sip of hot chocolate on a cold day. After a few listens you’ll start to notice the impressive production value on this album exemplified by this track.
Guaratuba is a coastal region of Brazil and home to some of the World’s finest beaches. ‘Guaratuba’ the song emulates the region imploring you to envision the warm sun on your face and grainy sand squishing between your toes. A sun soaked paradise. The track is intoxicating and evocative. Again the Collective create captivating music with simple guitar melodies, layered vocals and subtle sounds swimming within the mix with precision.
The strangely titled ‘Everything but you was Facing North’ ends the E.P. on a sombre and reflective note. I found this to be the least accessible track on the E.P. It lacked the catchy vibe the previous four tracks possessed which made it stand out a bit. This was a small stumble and didn’t detract from my overall stellar impression of ‘Let It Go’.
If this E.P. came in pill form it could be the cure for pain. Highly recommended positive mood altering music.
Released June 11 2012 through iTunes
Posted by Dave Guzda
