Nemo's electro rock single
For a single, this release packs a fair punch. Not only are we subjected to 3 songs but a video and a set of photos for these with PCs or Macs. Opening up with 'Lifespan', Nemo's staccato vocals remind me straight away of some kind of new-romantic style, electro rock. The video for 'Lifespan' only enhances this feeling, with plenty of black and white, art-house style vocals and keyboard synths. Given that, the song is still quite guitar driven. It seems to be over rather quickly though.
The staccato-style vocals reminded me a little of the Human League. The vocals and style change with the second track "5 Min. Heroes" thought the synth's poppy beats certainly make themselves felt with some strange effect on the vocals towards the end. "Truth or Die" adds what can only be described as an annoying synthetic bee messing with your ear drum. The song just doesn't sound very nice at all.
Nemo take their influences from Television, The Police, The Cure, Velvet Underground and Ultravox! Certainly, you can hear the resemblance. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of electro-rock, especially when it's coupled with new romantic style, 80's synth. The production sounds good though and it certainly isn't all synth by any stretch. If you are a fan of the genre you'll find it interesting. Just make sure you don you effeminate, frilly "fop" shirts.