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By: Simon Martinus
Date: 20th Mar 08
Release: EP
To Cure: Hypertension
What:
Artefacts EP
Who:
Tic Toc Tokyo
Where:
The good record stores
How much:
$9.99
Win:
We have one copy of the EP to give away. To enter, email win@threethousand.com.au with the subject line ‘Action Time'
If their debut is anything to go by, Tic Toc Tokyo have some exciting times ahead. Artefactssees their tribal-infused post-punk styling expertly merged withno-wave inclinations, making for one tidy little package indeed.
‘Colourof Place' launches proceedings - disjointed guitar riffs and percussivebeginnings grow then kick with confidence. Sharp and concise ‘ActionTime' follows - hefty bass lines powering behind pertinent changescapture the band's spontaneous energy. ‘Dialogue' continues the potentarrangements and exemplifies front man Gibbs' commanding vocals.Concluding the release, ‘Ladies in Vouge' has a more angular andsinister sound. With conviction, it drives home TTT's organic energythrough warped and rhythmic hooks while maintaining the sense ofexcitement that underpins their sound.
All in all, Artefactsis a great step forward for the lads and, even though it's only fourtracks long, shows off TTT's confidence and diversity - post-punk ofthe near future.