Intriguing melodies and a rich mix of electronica, glam, and darkness are the way of Sunset Salore’s latest release, the Love Kills The Monsters EP. Throughout Love Kills The Monsters Sunset Salore is taking us across an eclectic collection of memorable glam pop numbers that are colorful, lush, and endlessly enjoyable.
An Australian singer and songwriter who is just dropping her debut, Sunset Salore is promising a truly distinctive sound with her musical introduction. With an inexplicable mix of elements gracing the 7 songs on this EP, Salore’s musical mind is showcasing a lot of promise for what is to come on her journey. From lush Bond-like strings to exquisite soul smoothness, all the way to alt pop darkness and to warbly synth funk, Love Kills The Monsters is a terrific journey that’s got something for nearly everybody out there.
Starting the album is the arresting title track ‘Love Kills The Monsters’, kicking things off with a grandiose chord sequence, Sunset Salore’s pulling vocal delivery and soothing timbre, alongside a Sunset Blvd. string arrangement that immediately elevates the whole affair into the stratosphere. Sunset Salore is definitely starting strong with this exquisite starter. Sunset Salore then strips back the lushness of the strings for a more subdued arrangement based on warm electric pianos, a mystery-laden progression, and a more streamlined and soulful atmosphere on the sophomore cut ‘Hope’. A one-two move that is displaying an enormous sonic range.
‘Call It’ brings the glam vibes via snaking, sleazy synth leads. The gently overdriven guitar riffs are just as delicious. Balanced in tones and reserved enough to display a deep knowledge of Less is More. Salore’s voice is also lush and distinctive, and her belts are approachable and the control is phenomenal. A captivating and capable vocal performer. The composition is also engaging and is laced with a mystical melancholy, a note borrowed from outside the scale makes the chorus a particularly entertaining delight. ‘Mystery and Magic’ has an addictive groove that is pronounced with the twisty and delicious synth bass and funk rhythm guitar. Yet another piece of chill goodness that is loaded with infectious vibes. Showcasing maturity on Sunset Salore’s side, ‘Mystery and Magic’ is a song that could have easily been more bombastic with everything calling for a more pronounced drum part and a mix that is a little less smooth. Salore’s handling of the song brought a face to the composition that is distinctive and quite enjoyable, whimsical, and quite magical.
After a Fiona Apple-esque closer, a dramatic, piano-led ballad titled ‘Don’t Owe You Pretty’, a gripping debut that promises a lot more good to come from Sunset Salore is concluded. Showcasing musical maturity in all of its many, well arranged layers, and well crafted atmospheres, ‘Love Kills The Monsters’ got us excited for more from this talented, fresh face.