{"id":22027,"date":"2017-04-13T07:57:44","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T06:57:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-98520-280723.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=22027"},"modified":"2017-04-13T11:25:21","modified_gmt":"2017-04-13T10:25:21","slug":"watch-vincent-bowman-by-saint-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eqmusicblog.com\/watch-vincent-bowman-by-saint-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch \u201cVincent Bowman\u201d by Saint Best"},"content":{"rendered":"

Danish synth-pop newcomers Saint Best<\/strong> popped up on my radar last year brandishing an effervescing style of disco with debut single \u201cIn The Morning<\/a><\/strong>\u201d. It all came with a video that certainly made an impression, taking food porn to new heights.<\/p>\n

I have been really hoping to hear more from the band though, as I really kinda liked their cheery brand of pop from the outset. At the end of last year, my request was answered when they dropped their \u201cNeed You Now<\/a><\/strong>\u201d EP. It\u2019s actually very good, if you\u2019re into the 80\u2019s vibes and love shimmery, shiny danceable bops. Lurking in there is some very good songwriting too. <\/p>\n

The lead vocalist has a bit of a vocal resemblance to a-Ha\u2019s Morten Harket<\/strong> going on which comes to the fore the more you listen through the EP. Which if anything else I\u2019ll guarantee you\u2019ll find enjoyable.<\/p>\n

The new offering plucked from the EP is the equally electronic pop fizzing track \u201cVincent Bowman<\/strong>\u201d, which I believe is in reference to an actor of the same name. And if you can half imagine Morten Harket<\/strong> fronting former synth-pop band Swiss Lips<\/strong>, then you\u2019ll really appreciate where the track is placed melodically in the scheme of things. On the visual side, there are strong references in-keeping with the lyrics. It\u2019s set at the swimming baths and features two synchronized swimmers stepping up to take the plunge into the waters. Theme-matically this is what the track is all about, taking the plunge. Having the courage to throw caution to the wind and taking a chance on your dreams. <\/p>\n

What is on the surface as a catchy pop song, is far mightier and empowering. <\/p>\n

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