According to the band’s bio, Look Mexico are from Tallahassee in Florida, thus making it impossible to actually look at Mexico from where they live. It’s a minor point, but as the name is actually rather nice, I think we can forgive them for its rather nonsensical nature. In doing my research for this release I kept coming across the same few names as bands Look Mexico have been compared to – American Football, Braid and Explosions In The Sky are three which creep up several times. And, in a sense, this is probably quite fair. They also have a very early Deep Elm Records feel to them in a sense Appleseed Cast may have impacted during their very early days.
This five-track EP contains dynamic guitars, energetic riffs and a lot of very catchy melodies. Look Mexico have the lovely knack of being able to write pop songs without coating them in sugar, so while there’s enough here to have you singing along, you won’t lose your indie cool either. ‘Come On, We Are Talking About You Here’ is an excellent album closer, while ‘Guys, I Need A Helicopter’ is another little gem. With Autumn on the way, Look Mexico could prove to be a welcome addition to the fall soundtrack.