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| Sputnikmusic |
 On her first EP and second overall release as a solo artist, former vocalist of The Pipettes Rose Elinor Dougall gives us a glimpse of what to expect from her psychedelic approach to indie-pop. At only three tracks, The Distractions EP may serve as just that - a prelude of sorts to hold us over until her yet-to-be-announced forthcoming sophomore LP. However, you shouldn’t let the title deceive you. This extended play still has enough captivating moments to warrant attention from fans of Dougall as well the casual alternative music listener, making a splash with its rich atmosphere and powerful vocal performance.Distractions starts off at its heaviest with ‘The Night’, a track that executes a careful balance between Dougall’s slower mesmerizing verses and distorted electric guitar riffs. The drumming contributes to its flow with excellent transitions and tempo changes, while the final minute showcases a dynamically ambient hard rock/metal instrumental solo that sets the bar high for the remainder of the EP. Even though neither ‘I’ve Always Known’ nor ‘Hanging Around’ are able to live up to that expectation, they still add a dimension of accessibility for a more informal listening experience. ‘I’ve Always Known’ is easily the catchiest song on this record, with its love lost theme in the chorus, “just go, go, go back into her arms.” The guitars are decidedly less involved, resulting in more of a crisp, listenable air that is almost a complete contradiction of ‘The Night.’ ‘Hanging Around’ is the closest Dougall comes to finding a middle ground between the two styles, although it also ends up being the most forgettable following the experimental vibe of ‘The Night’ and the infectious nature of ‘I’ve Always Known.’ Despite this, Dougall is able to deliver a vocal performance that resonates well beyond the record’s conclusion, making it a simple but effective closer for an album that has its feet in multiple camps as far as genres are concerned....full text |
| Thestoolpigeon |
| R ose Elinor Dougall has released a free download of demo tracks ahead of her second solo album. ‘The Distractions EP’ is available below and features songs which were recorded just after the release of 2010’s Without Why. Dougall’s brother Tom, now the singer and guitarist in Toy (interviewed in the latest issue of The Stool Pigeon, out now), and Ralegh Long played on the demos with her. In a statement, she says: “Whilst I was recording some new demos this December, we came across this group of recordings and thought it was a waste to let them gather dust, so we gave them a bit of polish and made some little videos for you.” Fans anticipating the new album shouldn’t take ‘The Distractions EP’ as a clue as to how it will sound, however. Says Dougall: “I want to stress that this is not from the new record — since we recorded these songs, a whole new body of work has been formed that has suggested a different path to me from the one gestured towards here. But I really hope you enjoy it all the same.”...full text |
| Undertheradarmag |
| As she prepares to release her second solo album, London singer/songwriter Rose Elinor Dougall has decided to release a new EP free of charge. Entitled The Distractions EP the three-track set features demo songs recorded shortly after the release of her 2010 debut Without Why. Listeners can listen below and download it for keep if they feel so inclined....full text |
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