Whats the best thing to ever come from Panic at the Disco? Well, if you haven't guessed from the title of this post its Black Gold, the brain child of Eric Ronick (Panic at the Disco, and Ambulance LTD), Than Luu (M. Ward), Siggy (Powerman 5000), and Alistar Paxton (Metronomes). I guess I shouldn't be surprised because Eric Ronick is in Ambulance LTD, and I like them quite a bit. Also, I felt that if Panic became less emo I would probably enjoy them more. Either way, Black Gold is good. The first offering from this up and comer is the EP picture show. It is reminiscent of an Ambulance LTD album, but with grungier beats and a dancey element that reminds me of the Rapture. The result is a melodic, but not complicated indie album with some strong electro-indie offerings, a favorite sub genre of mine.
Detroit is the first song of this EP and it his single potential written all over it. The song starts out with the low droll of an eerie synth beat, which is led through by Ronick's melodic voice. Hints of violin in the background add a nice bit of momentum, before the choruses, which really showcase the qualities of his voice. Idols is another good song off this EP that does not have the dancey electro quality of Detroit, but embraces the character of an infectious indie pop song.
Listen to Detroit and Idols
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