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Sydney locals Jenny Broke The Window’s second EPFeels Goodcontains three brand new tunes in addition to earlier singles ‘Black Skeleton’, ‘Skinny Dip’ and ‘Airport Love’.
The indie-pop collective definitely have a Last Dinosaurs vibe going on with the interplay between echoey, layered vocals and often independently moving basslines. This is especially the case on ‘Skinny Dip’ and new cut ‘Number 1’s’ – the latter is one of the more full-bodied efforts on the EP, contrasting hard-hitting guitar melodies with softer lines.
‘Bleachers’ stands out instrumentally, preferring a synth-heavy chorus and introduction, and as a result giving off a much brighter timbre and vibe. Its back end employs a common technique in indie-pop, but one which is just as fun as the day it was born, whereby firstly the percussion, then the remaining instruments cut out and we’re left with just the layered vocals.
Despite these new additions to their catalogue, ‘Black Skeleton’ remains Jenny Broke The Window’s standout song – but the slow-burning, percussion-light bonus track ‘Smiley Eyes’ provides a window into what we might get from these guys if they pursue some more ballad-style tunes.
With this in mind, the future looks bright: Feels Good just needed more tracks like ‘Smiley Eyes’.
