There have seemingly been millions of these dream-pop charmers releasing music over the past decade of so, seeking and capturing the hearts of legions of indie-lovers without really distinguishing themselves. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart are a different story—they’re just really good. The diversity is a strong suit because it lends a bit more identity to their work and gives incentive to revisit their work. “Higher Than the Stars” features a shimmering guitar melody that, along with the uptempo drum beat, propels the song. It would be a fine introduction to the band’s work for anyone who hasn’t heard them. “103” is a quick, poppy, tune, that keeps the alive the fun spirit of the first track. “Falling Over” features a bouncy, slightly funky, bass line and guitar part. “Twins” uses a fuzzier guitar melody and more breathy vocals than the other tracks. Then there’s a remix of “Higher Than the Stars” which is a lot of fun itself, slowing the tempo of the song and letting the beautiful female vocals and airy male vocals interact, while a subdued electronic beat draws in over the course of the song. Their debut album, released earlier this year, is also fantastic, and this EP shows that the band is good enough to be around for a while. LISTEN
1. Higher Than the Stars (3:49)
2. 103 (2:03)
3. Falling Over (3:11)
4. Twins (3:18)
5. Higher Than the Stars (Saint Ettiene Visits Lord Spank Mix) (6:47)
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