New Vogon Poetry EP Reviewed

Vogon Poetry return with a brand new EP on May 10th called "Exposed Thoughts", initially as a Digital Download, however, they are also to release a very Limited Edition CD EP edition which will be available when they play Artefaktor 3 on April 27th.

The EP features the original version of "Exposed Thoughts", as well as, 7 remixes.

So, let's open Pnadora's Box and see what we find........

The original mix has a beautiful melodic sequencer section that drives the song and a superb space synth lead, outstanding vocals, you can tell the band knew, they had a track that was special. It's melancholic and simplistic but the whole things fits together really well. For me, I think it is Vogon Poetry's best single to date.

Next we have a remix by Electric City Cowboys remix, what can I say......wow, this takes the song to a whole new level and showcases just how good this track it. They have turned it into an Erasure type dance mix, reminded me of "Stop" by Erasure, brilliant use of sequencers, all blended to form a perfect backdrop for the impressive vocal. An outstanding remix.

Modiga Agenter Remix is different again, very powerful with a striking piano section and superb rhythm section, they have moulded the track into a ballad with gorgeous synth pads, again the mix shows what a fine job has been done on the vocals, superb again!!

Next we have a remix by Glas, they also make good use of piano and  a yazoo bass-line which reminded me of "In Your Room", they have given the song a more uplifting feeling, lots going on in this mix but everything has it's place, can't fault this remix either, a stunning piece of work.

Following that we have a remix by Saft, this mix is a lot darker than the previous mixes, very "Depeche Mode", some superb additional synth sections and of course excellent use of sequencer patterns, especially with the bass-lines. Really impressive!

Next we have a remix by Patrik Hansson from Uncreated and Vanguard and he doesn't disappoint, as you would expect, this is another powerful remix, very upbeat with trademark Vanguard/Uncreated bass sounds, I love the rhythm section, especially the chorus sections, beautiful synth leads and pads, awesome remix again!

The Kei Kohara keeps the main sequencer parts and space synth parts in place, before we are given a more rock makeover, plenty of guitars mixed with synths, which works well, rock music isn't my thing but I can certainly appreciate the hard work that has gone into this mix.

The final remix is by We The North, here we return to all out electronics, the bass-line is especially impressive and is the core of the track, overlayed we have sequencers and dark sounding synth parts, which give this mix quite a haunting feeling, this is another mix I really like and the remix treatment once again showcases the vocal.

What can I say.....This is truly an outstanding EP and in "Exposed Thoughts" the band have unearthed a real treasure, it is quite something to hear 7 remixes of the same track, that all work so well, not only that but they are all so varied, and for me that is what defines a quality song.

Absolute perfection 10/10

You can listen to the original version of the track and pre-order the single via Bandcamp:

https://vogonpoetrymusic.bandcamp.com/

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https://www.facebook.com/vogonpoetrymusic/