To most listeners, the sound will seem immediately engaging, but part the way through the lack of finding catching points outside of their lo-fi niche will lead to a loss of interest; often forcing 'II' to pleasant background music.
This Fire, the latest EP from Ian Kenny’s pop/rock band Birds of Tokyo further explores the softer side of alt-rock, indicating the full transformation of the band from conventional rock to a more mature and well crafted atmospheric sound.
Some of the more progressive tracks highlight where they may be headed, and the old school tracks, where they have been. A self-titled album defining the path of the band.