Let’s get the obvious right out of the way, yes, The Mary Onettes definitely emit a characteristic heavily associated with the 80s era. There is no doubt while listening to The Mary Onettes self-titled debut you will sense suggestive hints of The Cure, Depeche Mode as well as Echo and The Bunnymen. Without question these aforementioned bands are legendary, so it should come as no surprise that they have a profound influence in today’s musical landscape. This being said, let’s get back to the focal point, the impressive Swedish band The Mary Onettes.
Like a black backdrop spattered in white paint, there is a beautiful contrast between perception and reality. In fact, there is much torment swirling around The Mary Onettes’ lyrical insinuations but with the elevated keyboard sounds and echoing constituents you are encapsulated in a bubble of lighthearted delight. While The Mary Onettes surely have the ability to produce a beguiling new-wave sound saturated in reverb, there is also something magnetic about Ekstrom’s silver-tongued vocals. When the drumbeat reverberates into its final destination and is met by a sharp guitar rift, The Mary Onettes shine. So forget about your preconceived notions of the 80s and embrace the now, perhaps you will find The Mary Onettes are like a cold shower after a day in the hot sun. This is a tight debut album! Stand Out Tracks: Under The Guillotine, Explosions, Lost
