"Semion comes from the same power pop lineage as such West Coast
affected Brits like Teenage Fanclub, Cosmic Rough Riders & BMX Bandits which roughly translated
means Beatlesque melodies, jangly guitars and an irresistible beat. These elements are obvious right
from the moment Paul Loves Derek kicks off.
Being the intelligent and witty folks they are, Semion then proceeds to confound our expectations a
tad with the metal stomper Theme from Semion, the distorted Sunny & the Doors-evoking
Under the Sea but quickly returns to form with the gorgeous Dumb the folk-rocking
I Can Dream All Day and the cheeky Year of the Monkee.
Recorded over 2 weekends at a vintage all-valve studio in East London [Toe Rag], this 7 track EP is a
shot in the arm for the confused British rock scene – hopefully, Semion receives the attention its
potential deserves.
(B - recommended)"
- Kevin Mathews |
