DJ Sundog - from the toot-lab"Emasculine" starts out reminding me of an early Tears For Fears, then grows more lush and modern without losing any of the original appeal. This track is total Gen X bait.
"Genie Mac" I actually listened to twice consecutively. It's catchy af, a little bit funky, and solid songwriting. I'll listen to this one a few more times today.
"Natalie" is another piece of fantastic songwriting. Vocal harmony interplay is top notch. Graham Nash and Stephen Stills front Justice.
"Too Good To Be True" starts as a track that could be the basis of a solid comeback film for a few members of the Breakfast Club. The last two minutes turn it into so much more. Prince would give this a smile and a nod.
"Hypocrisy" leads with a strong instrumental theme. I could see working this into a club set, if I still did things like go to clubs or put together club sets. This is definitely a jam, and a heavyweight at almost ten minutes.
Together, this EP makes this reviewer wonder what Envelope Generator could do with a two-disc concept album format. The skill is very clearly there.
Overall, if you aren't paying attention to the amazing things @envgen has been putting out, you're missing out on hearing some of the best third millennium new wave around, in the opinion of this dog on the internet. Well worth your listening time.
Rated 5 out of 5 blobpats and a Donald Fagen for extra credit.
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