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The Domino State - You Are The Winter

The single, 'You Are The Winter' is taken from the debut album 'Uneasy Lies The Crown', by post punk purveyors The Domino State. The band consists of Matt Forder (Vocals), Tim Buckland (Guitar and brother of Coldplay's Jonny Buckland), Jim Machin (Guitar), Wil Padley (Bass) and Rich Simic (Drums). Having played some prestigious shows and festivals and gaining more and more airplay, they are becoming much more widely appreciated.

The unmistakeable 'indie sound' is present from the outset; the high pitched sweeping guitar and solid up-beat drumming give a very pleasant, clear sound. The lamenting, warm sounding vocals fit perfectly amongst the layers and this is more than complimented by a clever, subdued and catchy chorus. The clean layered backing adds more atmosphere to this potential hit.

Other tracks on the CD are the Eat More Cake Remix of 'You Are The Winter' (which contains more noises and tweaks, though I do prefer the original) and the Avuncular Remix of 'We Must Not Shut Ourselves Away' (another competent, though not as a catchy song).