Girlpool’s debut EP, which I
wrote about on this very blog, was snapped up in moments by none other than
Wichita Recordings. Now they are back with a debut album in the form of Before
The World Was Big. Cleo Tucker and Harmony Trividad prove that best friends can
make simple but brilliant music together with ease.
Opener ‘Ideal World’ is driven gently by Trividad’s bass while
the pair perfectly harmonize, a feature that is dominant throughout the ten
tracks on the album. The title track sees the pair’s instruments coming
together in a way that almost seems as though they are finishing each other’s
senesces. This creates an enticing synergy that
reflects their close friendship.
There is a gentle sweetness that
makes this album about as loveable as you can get. Combined with the
fascinatingly beautiful harmonies and intriguing simplicity of just a guitar
and a bass, this makes Girlpool’s debut one of the best of the year so far.
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