Review Summary: Many people may be shocked at the new direction sound that Innerpartysystem has, but they are bringing something really exciting to the table.
Many people may be shocked at the new direction sound that Innerpartysystem has, but they are bringing something really exciting to the table. This EP is more dance-influenced, and has more of an industrial like feel to it. The vocals take a step back as there are more instrumental sections within each song. Nissley's vocal performance this time around is quite unique. Although his vocals are filtered with heavy amounts of effects in some songs, he can still pull it all off quite well.
"And Together" opens this EP with a pounding techno beat and robotic accented vocals. There are group chants counting down along with the beat here and there. The synth breakdown in the bridge is very reminiscent of a NES game. "Money" is a suprising song, different from anything you've ever heard from these guys. There is a glitch/industrial beat and numerous vocal effects, that change almost every few bars. "Out Of Touch" brings you back to classic Innerpartysystem. Beautiful synths, club-likes beats, and a dominant performance by Patrick Nissley. "Squid" closes the EP with haunting vocals and lyrics about dreaming of the so-called perfect life.
Never Be Content is of everything you loved from the last album, fused with more dance sections, filtered vocals, and even robotic vocals that sound like they came from Microsoft Sam. The band did a great job with this, and I wouldn't have any doubts about their full-length album which will be released by the end of the summer.
Recommended Tracks:
"Money"
"Out Of Touch"
"Squid"
