"Semion comes from the same power pop lineage as such West Coast affected Brits like Teenage Fanclub, Cosmic Rough Riders & BMX Bandits which roughly translated means Beatlesque melodies, jangly guitars and an irresistible beat. These elements are obvious right from the moment �Paul Loves Derek� kicks off.
Being the intelligent and witty folks they are, Semion then proceeds to confound our expectations a tad with the metal stomper �Theme from Semion,� the distorted �Sunny� & the Doors-evoking �Under the Sea� but quickly returns to form with the gorgeous �Dumb,� the folk-rocking �I Can Dream All Day� and the cheeky �Year of the Monkee.�
Recorded over 2 weekends at a vintage all-valve studio in East London, this 7 track EP is a shot in the arm for the confused British rock scene � hopefully, Semion receives the attention its potential deserves.
(B - recommended)"
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