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The SSS - Love, Lust, Loss EP Review

'Love, Lust, Loss' is the latest four track EP from native Sheffield lads The SSS. The dynamic five-piece already have an impressive track record under their belts, winning 'unsigned track of the year' for their song 'Snake in the Grass' in 2013 and the group were voted 'Best Unsigned Band' by Exposed Magazine in 2015.
The EP opens with the feel-good track 'Eighteen'. The song narrates the indie trope of being infatuated with a femme-fatale through catchy lyrics (executed by Josh Coddington and his Turner-esque tones) and even catchier bold guitar riffs. The ebullient drums and subtle bass cement a sturdy beat that will undoubtedly get crowds moving, long before the killer guitar solos send you into an indie infused bliss.
The second track on the EP 'Calm before the storm' conveys a edgy tranquillity that is utterly charming. Fuelled by lilting vocals and mellifluous guitar, the band evoke a serene ambience. However the sturdy drum beat, enables the track to have enough vigour to permit the explosive crescendo into the resolute outro.
'Pirati' is the penultimate song and possesses a vibe that reminds me of an angst-ridden denouement  to an episode of Skins. The song channels the grittier side to The SSS, but maintains a melodic balance through reserved verses before belting out huge guitar riffs and solos.
The suave, symphonious 'Into the sun' concludes the EP, combining delicate yet peppy guitar and soulful vocals before bursting into a medley of audacious vocals and ferocious riffs. The final few phrases of lingering synth and guitar provides the track with a peaceful, well rounded sound.

The band will be headlining a gig brought to you by HeartRock Live on Saturday 14th November at The Dog and Parrot. The SSS have a flair for catchy, hearty indie tunes and are definitely worth catching before they catapult into fame and fortune.



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