The DeLoreans - Shank EP

Edinburgh based trio The DeLoreans exploit rasping, falsetto vocals on their newly released EP, 'Shank'. Although the title track appears somewhat derivative of the kitschy, chorus-reliant Britpop sound and even, slightly, of American emo of the last decade, the sincerity emitted by their pleading lyrics adds extra appeal. Though the three tracks on this sampler are notably disparate, reflecting their experimentation with style (for example the lo-fi, Strokes-esque sound of 'On a Mission'), the pop appeal of the Deloreans excuses the fact they've not yet found their musical footing. [Ilani Blanke]