The Contrast are a powerpop band that comes all the way from Peterborough, England. They were formed in 1999, and have released six albums. Perfect Disguise is their latest, and their first album with Little Steven's Wicked Cool records. They have been a regular staple of the Underground Garage, and have been described as one of the coolest bands in the world. The album is a compilation of material from their back-catalogue, including previously unreleased tracks. The Contrast play a brand of short and addictive sonic candy, and it's hard to stop listening.
The music of the band is clearly influenced by the sounds of the 60s, but is quite different, with a modern sound reminiscent of REM. David Reid's voice is immensely pleasant and lends itself well to the short pop songs. Besides the solid vocal work, each track is full of cracking guitar riffs, great backing vocals, and catchy hooks. People looking for a great variety among the album are probably going to leave a little disappointed, as all the tracks are quite similar. But for fans of short and addictive power-pop songs then I would not hesitate to recommend this album. It is the best introduction to the four-part harmonies of The Contrast, which contains all their most infectious power-pop hits.
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