Montt Mardié
Science
Hybris
After delivering the spectacular debut "Drama", what does David Pagmar give us? Why young reader, he comes through with the first installment of proper new material. The first track on the EP, "1969", is in similar vein as his debut, but is much more fleshed out with horns fully complimenting the vocal melodies, as well as carrying his ideas to new heights. Now the second track is really where Mr. Pagmar shows his wild side. "My girlfiend is in the Grand Prix finals" is a full-on dance assault, and I'm sure the IAT! DJs will be spinning this ridiculously catchy and fun track at Tack! Tack! Tack! for months to come, and it will be a massive hit. The third track "The pilot" begins with a slight Postal Service-sounding introduction, but quickly breaks into a mid-eighties Michael Jackson meets KC and the Sunshine Band disco synth pop masterpiece with hooks abound. And the closing track, "The memoirs of a never doubting scientist," is a soft ballad, sung in the falsetto whisper we've all come to love. Overall, and maybe due in part to the fantastic interview, but mainly because of his great songwriting, I've found myself listening to this EP at least once a day for the past couple of weeks, and I'm looking forward to what comes our way next.
- Matt Giordano
