EP REVIEW- THE PLASTIC PALS- IT COULD BE SO EASY, FREE AND FINE

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Words by Anselm Anderson

Last month, Swedish Garage Rockers' The Plastic Pals finally released their much-anticipated sixth studio effort, "It Could Be So Easy, Free and Fine" via Polythene Records.


The latest instalment was due to be unveiled earlier in the year but was stalled due to the worldwide pandemic. The EP was originally intended to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Plastic Pals. The 4-track piece was produced by the band alongside Jorgen Wall, who also assisted in the recording and mixing of the final piece with Peter Maher mastering.


The four songs feature 3 recognisable ones alongside an unreleased edition. Opener Plastic Pals is the catchy lead single with jangly guitars and lead singer Hakan " Hawk" Sood crooning in this tribute to Douglas Adams' novel Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, which the band were named after.


Next up is If Love Should Call, a country ballad steeped in emotion and irony. The slow tempo set begins with the strums of an acoustic guitar to melodic vocals, backed by Jenny Roos. The dark Hangin' In The Louvre follows with brooding vocals and macabre twin guitars. And finally, Jesus-inspired More Than An Icon wraps up an entertaining re-introduction for the band.


Overall, The EP features engaging lyrics, soulful vocals and energising musicianship well- worth the wait and time.


The Plastic Pals continue to attract new friends with their fun and wholesome music.
Click on the links below to read about previous words on The Plastic Pals;

https://anselmanderson.blogspot.com/2020/04/single-of-day-plastic-pals-plastic-pal.html

https://anselmanderson.blogspot.com/2020/05/song-of-day-plastic-pals-hangin-in.html 


https://anselmanderson.blogspot.com/2020/10/song-of-day-plastic-pals-more-than-icon.html





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