GIRL POWER!

England has done it again: blessed us with an all girl band that is capable of creating an awesome noise pop album. Pins is a group of brooding females who has something to say and demand that it be heard. “It‰’s On‰” is one of the slower-paced tracks on the album; it serves as the haunting preface that inevitably drains into the title track. “Girls Like Us‰” embodies what the band stands for. The reverbed guitar opens the track and as it slowly builds, the powerful beat of the kick drum is paired with Faith Holgate singing “Do you see me like I see you? You couldn‰’t if you wanted to.‰” As Holgate‰’s anger continuously builds as the song prevails, she, along with the rest of the band, explode with sound once they hit the chorus. “Mad For You‰” follows and it‰’s equally as powerful. “Velvet Morning‰” is all spoken word, picking up where the opening track leaves off with the dreamy guitar melodies perfectly emphasizing the story being retold. As the guitar begins to fade, the track leads right to “Stay True,‰” which is one of the best in the bunch. People will undoubtedly fall in love with this band upon the release of their debut.

RIYL: Vivian Girls, Crystal Stilts, Dum Dum Girls
Recommended Tracks: 2, 3, 6, 12