Automatic Loveletter – Recover EP
Automatic Loveletter is a band who has recently garnered my attention through their emotionally driven rock tunes. From Tampa Florida, this female fronted band rocks out through the use of aggressive vocals, and powerful instruments. With five excellent tracks, Recover is an EP to check out for those who dig the slightly emo, but definitely aggressive rock music that Automatic Loveletter provides.
I first gave these guys (and girl) a listen while browsing bands that will be attending this years Warped Tour. After a quick visit to their myspace page, I quickly realised this was a band I was excited to check out. The first song off the EP, The Answer, is heart-warming, smooth, and typically a really easy listen. It’s a soft song, but packs plenty of emotion through the use of a powerful voice box, and passionate instruments. The vocals are really the x-factor that won me over when listening to Automatic Loveletter. Juliet Simms, the vocalist, is incredibly beautiful and has vocals to match. Her sound ranges from a seductive whisper to a slightly raspy, but powerful singing voice. In The Answer you can hear the two tones during the verse and chorus, which work hand in hand to create that over zealous sound which resonates from this album. Another thing of note is that Juliet’s voice is very raw and sounds naturally cool, the kind of voice that gives either a great or terrible first impression, in this case the earlier.
The instruments also play a big factor for Automatic Loveletter, matching the tone of music set by the vocals. There are a lot of simple riffs played using overdriven guitars, as well as other elements that I can’t quite put my hands on, overall adding the finishing touches to some classy music. There might have been a feint use of an organ, but it’s all these little things combined that create the perfect emo-aggressive sound. The rest of the EP is much of the same. Hush the third track off the album is a little slower and more mellow, venturing to say it’s even more emotionally-driven and moving than any of the other songs on Recover. It’s really deep in terms of lyrics and sound. The vocals in this song are particularly a great example of why Automatic Loveletter is so good. Make-Up Smeared Eyes, the final track can match in emotional value, but this is mainly due to the acoustic backbone of the song. Again, the lyrics and vocals are insanely good.
Overall, the entire EP was an excellent listen, but it really depends on the mood you’re in. After a long day of work, it’s nice to listen to a very subtle, warming band such as Automatic Loveletter, but don’t expect any upbeat melodies. Automatic Loveletter, is one of the emo bands out there that I really enjoyed, and their passion sounds authentic and not faked like many of the mainstream bands. For music that speaks to the heart, Automatic Loveletter is able to do just that.
Check out their Myspace for official tour dates and news.
Automatic Loveletter – The Answer
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