Do these feisty Londoners possess the Midas touch?
Whilst it seems that everyone these days is advertising on television to buy your gold from you for a petty fraction of its true value, not everyone is crafting music as original as We Buy Gold are. The London quartet has imaginatively fused together post-punk, rock and rap in an attempt to establish a style that is appealing and exhilarating to listen to.
Despite limiting themselves to two chords for the title track 'Spanish Beats', the indie qualities aid We Buy Gold in their pursuit of uniqueness, with vocalist Craig's entrancing performance particularly warranting recognition. The flamenco-like guitar and driving claps that feature in the latter half of the song add a marvellous flavouring, topped off with a pulse-raising increase in tempo. 'Lady of the Manor' marks an unyielding boost in activity, the influence of genres such as drum & bass and garage on the band's frontman both likely to been sources of inspiration for this composition. There is nothing overly complicated attempted, but speed and simplicity are bound together to produce a hectic hybrid. Rounding off the EP is the well-compacted 'Master Plater;' a track that commendably accomplishes all that it set out to do in little under a minute and a half. This invigorating finale not only oozes British identity, but acts as a perfect exhibition of the ease with which this group blends musical styles.
The 'Spanish Beats' EP is a compelling release from We Buy Gold, with the British band using the originality of their music to their advantage. Diversity is truly a blessing and this foursome certainly seems to have something interesting on their hands.