Starting off strong with 'Until It's Time', it is clear that the trio have taken a new direction from their older, more downbeat sound to a more optimistic, funky and psychedelic sound. Off the bat, the use of bass is so prominent it feels as integral as the lead vocals, giving us insight into a running subject matter of the EP with lines like “Who you are is where you are going, and where you are going is who you are”.
Next, 'Out of Reach' brings a wobbly distorted guitar, the edition of drum loops and upbeat tones, inviting us to continue listening to see what else is to come. Continuing, the track 'Everything's Alright' showcases the bands psychedelic rock influences, with Fullers laidback and casual vocals continuing the EP’s general feeling of finding ones self. Here, Fuller illustrates acceptance with being afloat, with lines like '"Everything’s Alright, We’ll get by, maybe if we try".
The Leeds born talents prove they're both unpredictable and not scared to transcend beyond past expectations
The Psychedelic atmosphere, aided by synths, continues throughout the record, with tracks like 'Way Far Out', which gives way to guitar riffs and bass lines, a feature I particularly appreciate about this EP. The EP closes with the title track 'Setting Sun', leaving us wanting more.
To categorise The Calls in one genre would be absurd, with sounds of brit pop, psychedelia and rock, the Leeds born talents prove they’re both unpredictable and not scared to transcend beyond past expectations and sounds. This placement between genres, with use of electronic sounds and guitar riffs, further illustrates the theme of finding one's self, or ones sound, and the ever evolving nature of The Calls. I look forward to hear what’s in store for The Calls, and what sounds they will venture into next.