It’s always interesting to hear how an artist progresses over time, and after listening to Belfast musician Egg In The Sink’s debut EP a few months ago, his newly released 2nd EP is an interesting effort indeed.
The EP, aptly titled An Interesting Effort, comes quite quickly after his last release only five months ago, but it’s clear to hear from the offset that Elephant in the Room is a bit more sombre than the tracks heard in the previous The Moon Unit EP. More of a lament, this is a gentle track that would suit drinking alone late at night. There’s something in McKenna’s voice that has a hint of Brit-Pop about it, but a Northern Irish version which I think adds a nice twist to any song he sings.
In contrast to the first track, the second and final track As the Bannister Glints in the Early Morning Sun begins with a bit of hope. After the melancholia of the previous tune, the plucks of the guitar really do embody the warmth and light of the sunrise glinting through the window, before sinking back in to the introspective sadness that encapsulates most of Egg In The Sink’s work. Subtly synth heavy, this one has some nice instrumental moments, whilst still sticking to the sound that is quickly becoming instantly recognisable as Egg In The Sink.
As a second EP, I think it’s hard to get a real feeling or theme from only two tracks, but with a 3rd release promised early in the New Year, it’s clear that this is a prolific artist who just wants to get his music out there.
https://soundcloud.com/gowainmckenna/sets/an-interesting-effort-ep
