Review: Metronomy 'Posse EP Volume 1'
METRONOMY SETS US UP FOR A GOOD WEEKEND WITH SURPRISE PROJECT POSSE EP VOLUME 1 - and it’s filled with beats and guests you’re gonna love. The collaborative EP features an array of artists including Pinty, Biig Piig, Sorry and Spill Tab, many of which have been inspired by Metronomy’s eclectic songs. Posse EP Volume 1 has everything old and new fans adore about the English electronic group as it manages to bring in a plethora of elements throughout the EP under a cohesive feel.
Exploring collaborations like no other, the band met many of the artists on the EP for the first time during the making of the project. Joe Mount of the band shares, “I thought it would be weird saying, ‘some of these are people I hadn’t previously heard of’, but actually it’s such an amazing way to encounter people and get to know them. Receiving back a song from someone you’ve never met before, but they’ve clicked with what you’ve done and done something amazing with it.”
Following the band’s sixth studio album, Metronomy Forever, the EP manages to go from packing in punches in some songs to slow and endearing - all within its five tracks. Kicking things off with “Half an Inch”, featuring North London duo Sorry, Posse EP Volume 1 opens up with a power that demands the listener’s attention - and lets them in, they’re about to go for a crazy ride. “405” brings an element of a soft groove while showcasing Biig Piig’s enchanting vocals before moving to “Uneasy” featuring Spill Tab, which has a chorus that’s sure to get stuck in your head just after one listen.
Spill Tab notes, “The whole process had a really easy flow to it. Metronomy sent over some tracks to pick from and I really liked the way the intro drums on one of them felt. So I snagged those and layered some bass on top and from there got to writing the lyrics and melody. Once I sent it over, Joe made it come to life and structured it as well to give it the vibe of a full song.”
Slowing down the EP with “Out Of Touch” with duo Sorry again, the fourth track reflects a change in pace of the project. The project gave us the tracks to move and dance to, and now the EP moves to a more introspective flow. Teaming up with Brian Nasty and Folly Group for the final track “Monday”, Metronomy picks the energy up ever so slightly, this time with a simple backtrack and effect heavy vocals.
Posse EP Volume 1 is sure to find its place in the ears and hearts of fans and new listeners alike thanks to its thoughtful yet diverse nature. The project manages to explore a variety of soundscapes and highlights Metronomy’s ability to do wonders with production. As the year winds down and we begin to brainstorm the best projects 2021 has brought us, Posse EP Volume 1 is looking like a good candidate.
