Polytechnic: Firpo

Polytechnic - Firpo

Review by owright

Hear the Conversation’s current demo, Firpo. It’s delicate, crisp, intelligent, at times stark, spare and economical. The songs often sound simple, because they are built around strong, direct hooks and gutsy, compelling rhythms, but they’re actually multi-layered, thoughtfully arranged pieces, with all manner of hidden depth. The superficial minimalism belies a flair for providing just the right melodic undertone at just the right moment. They have style, ability and brains in equal proportion. Their music is balanced and hypnotic.»