Touch The Buffalo
Touch The Buffalo explain Their style has elements of garage, grunge, punk, classic rock, indie and dance but on their current EP release, Bodhicitta, however, attempts to infuse their rock energy into the softer side of the soundscape.
The EP gets going with “This City’s Burning” which has some inventive interplay between the drums, bass and guitar. Elements drop in and drop until they find a steady groove. The lead vocals are followed but another echo at a different octave. The song switches tempo, plays into the dynamics and also is mighty catchy. The end of the song focuses on instrumentation which is very well performed.
I wasn’t expecting the next song “In Six Head About It” to have what sounds like ukulele to open the track. It sounds really cool especially when confronted with the distortion from the guitar. The song is emotive and open. They really play into the soundscape here. I also thought the lyrics were well done. This very well could be the highlight of the four songs.
“The Carpenter and The Nurse” is a tearjerker. It starts off intimately with piano, bass and reverb laced guitars. The vocals are delivered in a very original way. It’s what I would have thought but that’s what makes it interesting and captures my attention. The song opens and becomes a massive declaration of emotion. It became a little cinematic and even felt orchestral even though I didn’t hear any violins.
“Hope’s Song” seems to revolve around grief and loss. It’s a nostalgic song that conjures memories about idyllic scenes from the past. The ukulele is back on this song along with what sounds like a xylophone. It becomes a dreamy tune and adds more to the emotional depth of the song.
The band goes four for four here. It’s cohesive and thought they did a great job showcasing different sides to their sound.
