Written by Megan Langley
Hands Like Houses have been a band for a little over a decade now, and over the years, they have evolved and experimented with their sound quite a bit. Their last release, 2018’s “Anon,” is further proof of that, and the band continues to refine that sound on their new self-titled EP, “Hands Like Houses.”
The EP begins with "The Water,” which is driven by catchy riffs and drum beats, leading up to a very memorable pre-chorus. While I anticipated that the chorus was going to be a bit bigger than it actually is, it’s still very catchy and I think the vocals and bass stand out in that section of the song.
The bridge is much softer (especially regarding the vocals and percussion) before upbeat instrumentals and louder vocals return in preparation for a guitar solo and the song’s final chorus. “Space” is a bit slower and is quieter in the first verse, which allows the vocals to shine a bit more as they bring catchy melodies that only get better during the pre-chorus.
Hard-hitting instrumentals come back during the chorus, and while that chorus is a bit repetitive, it’s still catchy and quickly got stuck in my head.
“Dangerous” instantly brings a catchy hook, shown through an intriguing vocal performance before more instrumentals come in to finish out the intro. The verses are a bit softer vocally and sonically, but the drums help build up the extremely catchy pre-chorus before the song’s huge chorus, where the memorable hook returns.
The lyrics in the bridge are a little bit repetitive, but the melodies are still catchy, and the guitars and synths help build that section up to the song’s final chorus. Second-to-last is “Wired,” where the bass and drums drive the upbeat rhythm and deliver some more very catchy composition, leading up to a slightly bigger chorus where more instruments kick in, making this one of my favorites on the project.
Another standout on this EP is its final track, “Stranger,” which also brings continuously catchy riffs and melodies leading up to a huge, anthemic chorus where the vocals and instrumentals stand out even more. It’s a solid pop-rock track and makes it a great closer for this release.
Hands Like Houses’ self-titled EP shows the constant evolution of the band’s sound through five memorable tracks, and overall, it’s another incredible release from the band. It's available to stream wherever you listen to music!
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