Hailing from Greater Manchester, TALL TREES have made themselves quite a brilliant reputation among many for such an unsigned act. And their EP, ‘Alexandria’ should not differ.
Their musical taste reflects that of a younger, smoother and catchier Jimmy eat World, who sing about how naïve young girls are once they’ve fallen in love. Given this is the reason behind their EP’s name, the rest of their music spirals up into one outstanding masterpiece, creating a lyrical visual of both a broken boy’s and unsure girl’s trust during a relationship that is still yet to blossom further.
The thudding drums, miniature guitar break downs and delicate yet powerful vocals will leave your foot tapping, whilst the flowing of the song runs through the stream that is your mind. The popular call of “Alexandria, so young and so naïve” will unexpectedly lift your body from where you are placed and oblige you into dancing, clapping your hands, all whilst the lyrics escaping your lips in an outcry.
Other tracks, ‘On Your Marks’ and ‘Join The Living’ may not have as much of an effect, yet still fling you into this uncertain world of heartbreak that is being crushed under the hammering of drums accompanying the guitars. Whispered vocal hums layered lightly on top of the percussion that boldly outlines vocalist Jack’s spine chilling voice.
Admirable, beautiful and just mesmerizing. Only three of many words to describe Tall Trees‘ work. If their EP ‘Alexandria’ is this great, it’s easy to imagine that their musical career will be reaching sky high in no time.
EMILY RAWSON