"But that's very much the Pixies!" The opening track of Splashh's debut sounds exactly like Wave Of Mutilation, one of the most famous songs of the influential American indie rockers. Panic at the offices of Muziekweb, because this way things will not work with the young and up-and-coming Splashh. After some discussion with the close colleague, the undersigned decides not to immediately remove the
… CD from the player and to wait calmly. That works out well. Although the four adolescents from London never really become original anywhere, the real swipe work is subsequently omitted. The quartet does share the love for old surf music with the Pixies, but the effect is completely different. Echoes and gritty effects color the bouncing pop songs. As if some water has remained in your ears after a day of surfing. Not inapplicable with such a band name. With a few long-winded yet accessible pieces, Splashh emerges towards the end of the CD as a summery shoega band that also knows what to do with electronics. Still an own face at the last minute. (JE)more
