The new album by LOS PEPES starts off in a way that makes me think "Church of Confidence" from Berlin-Kreuzberg is playing. The vocals and melodies are very similar, and I really had to listen twice to realize that it’s actually the band from the UK.
“Out of the Void“ is the sixth album by the band from London.
The band sees itself more in the power-pop genre than in punk rock. I can definitely agree with that, although I struggle with the term power-pop anyway. What is it? Pop that is still cool?
Rock that is poppy, and since pop-rock sounds like watered-down nonsense, is it then just better to call it power-pop?
Well, whatever, as long as it’s enjoyable, right?
LOS PEPES have a knack for melodies, and Ben Perrier as the singer along with Gui Rujao as the background singer work perfectly together. Two great voices that contribute so much to the music, each in their own way, resulting in twelve wonderful songs.
The similarity to “Church of Confidence“ fades with the increasing playtime. Even after multiple listens, I have to say that the last songs kind of gently let the album fade out. As if more and more cotton was stuffed into the speakers in the studio.
However, the first songs definitely pack a punch and are a lot of fun.
LOS PEPES is again one of those bands that you might not have on your radar, but when you hear them, you wonder why that is. This band has a lot to offer that is pleasing, and if it’s all called power-pop, well then, it’s called power-pop.
The fine piece of music is released physically only as an LP.
