Review by: Victoria Nugent
  – Nightfall – EP – Bec Plath |
Brisbane vocalist Bec Plath has an amazing voice. On her second EP Nightfall she puts her vocal prowess to good use, sweeping through strong melodic rock ballads, with her voice the strongest element of each song.
In addition to her burgeoning solo career, Plath is a member of successful Brisbane band The Bloodpoets and her bandmates have joined her to provide the instrumentals for this EP. |
Things kick off with “Obsession”, an intense track with strong vocals, majestic piano and eerie strings. Plath could have done with some stronger lyrics, but the sheer power of her vocals saves the day. Plath also provides the piano for the piece, playing with prowess.
“What I Was Looking For” is perhaps a stronger song with slightly more complex lyrics and flowing piano that builds into a dramatic instrumental mix. Plath imbues the track with raw emotion and gives a passionate performance that makes you wonder what it would like to see her live. If the level of passion in her voice in this track is anything to go by, it would probably be something spectacular.
“Absent Mind” is more reined in with accomplished strings and flowing piano punctuating the piece which builds dramatically for a strong chorus. Plath’s vocals start out softly and remain held back throughout the song, compared to her other tracks, creating a measured sense of melancholy.
“At The End” is a slow burning track which starts softly and builds in intensity. A dramatic piano intro helps get the song started with Plath ramping up her vocals throughout the song, specifically taking on a sharper quality during the chorus.
Bec Plath has created an accomplished EP full of quality tracks with a dark edge, and powerful vocals. No pop princess, Plath belts out each song with passion. If I have any complaint, it’s that there is a lack of diversity on the album with each track sounding rather similar to those around it. That aside, Plath has a distinct style and brings talent, sheer emotion and technique to her vocals, creating an emotive body of work to make the listener reflect and feel as they are swept away by the music.
Bec Plath at iTunes:
– Nightfall – EP – Bec Plath
– At the End of the Night – Single – Bec Plath
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