Album Review: Modern Superstitions - All The Things We've Been Told

Toronto's Modern Superstitions confidently go from plucky Blondie-like punk to sultry guitar powerpop on 'All The Things We've Been Told'. The opening 'Go-Between' kicks off at a good pace, with a slight nostalgic feel as Nyssa Rosaleen's powerful vocals dominate over laid back guitar lines, whilst 'Visions Of You' sees the band heading down a somewhat jazzy route with a basic swing beat allowing Rosaleen's "Ooh-ah, ooh-ah" to take centre stage.

The relaxing 'Everything That is Not Mine' is next with is easy-going guitar plucks, where once again Rosaleen's sultry vocals take over. Whereas 'Beck & Call' is more lively with stabbing guitars and the band as a whole sound more energetic, but the track some becomes dull and dosn't challenge itself. By the time 'Love That Beats My Heart' and 'Mercy Line' come around, the band are in their comfort zone, where the occasional stab of scrappy indie rock makes an appearance; think Be Your Own Pet but a bit more slicker.

Modern Superstitions do sound pretty well-knit, with decent song structures, acceptable guitar work and brilliant vocals but unfortunately 'All The Things We've Been Told' fails to leave any lasting impact. Although the bands talent is promising, I felt Modern Superstitions lacked originality.

2.5/5

'All The Things We've Been Told' by Modern Superstitions is available now on Pink Noise/Last Gang Records.

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