Blog faves The Plastic Pals return with their third single, More Than an Icon, taken from much anticipated new EP It Could Be So Easy Free and Fine, due on November 6 via Polythene Records.
The Swedish band, fronted by the delightful vocals of Haikan "Hawk"Soold, combine soaring power-pop choruses with a retro garage rock flavour to enlighten listeners of said genres. More Than An Icon is a change in direction to the band's usual combination of energetic rock and facetious lyrics with more poignancy to the music.
The opening strums of a melodic riff segue into Hawk's reflective mood as he ponders about the aforementioned person, You are more than an image of sin-cursed, suffering and grief". in this song about Jesus.His voice remains intimate and neutral before the bridge picks up the tempo with backing vocals from Jenny Roos. The chorus is wistful and mellow, which adds to the personal aspect. The song finishes with another sample of the excellent double - harmonies come to expect from the band. The solo's gradual build to a climax like a psychedelic cloud hovering overhead.
The Plastic Pals continue to deliver music is as much pleasing. as it is meaningful with in-depth lyrics and inspiring songwriting.
More Than An Icon is available now via all good music platforms.
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You can click on the links below to read what Rambling Man's Reviews have said about The Plastic Pals' previous releases
https://anselmanderson.blogspot.com/2020/05/song-of-day-plastic-pals-hangin-in.html
https://anselmanderson.blogspot.com/2020/04/single-of-day-plastic-pals-plastic-pal.html
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