I MET NATURE are a Salisbury based, five piece pop-punk / pop-rock band, with this EP being their first release. Their sound is characterised by strong but tuneful female lead vocals, with a delivery similar to Discount and Elizabeth Elmore’s old band The Reputation, some of the guitar lines and musicianship also being in the same vein as those two bands. An extra guitar thrown into the mix adds treble-y punch to the songs, especially on ‘Miles Away’ which also features guest male vocals from Andrew Convey. The vocal harmonies backing up the lead vocals are especially accomplished, particularly on the choruses when one note is held for several beats and the overall production is refreshing clear, with none of the instruments drowning out the others allowing the songwriting to shine through. A very promising debut from a talented group of young ‘uns!
ROGER HOLLAND