As with The Joy Formidable, I knew literally nothing about Heyhihello prior to the download of this piece. However, where The Joy Formidable had some acclaimed work prior to my first play through, Heyhihello have nothing in the public attention. In fact, I only found out about the band through watching a YouTube video that had some of their music in the background. It did make an impression, though.
Heyhihello can best be described as Owl City crossed with Maroon 5 if Brendon Urie was the songwriter. And seeing as I'm a fan of most of those listed, we're onto a potential winner.
The Goodnight Moon EP consists of 6 tracks showcasing the bands talents. And it's clear that the band are at their best when writing about young love to a summery tune. Goodnight Moon is what one would describe as "Happy Pop". This is what plays in the minds of people as they skip through meadows and roll through lush green fields.
Lyrically it's on par with that found in Vices and Virtues. It's simply strung about falling in love and that. Though where Panic! at the Disco struggled to pull it off, mainly due to their previous two albums being some of the most poetic albums I've heard this side of American Idiot, Heyhihello pull it off somehow. The soft-poppy sound intertwine with the bouncy instrumentals to create something that's really quite nice to listen to.
Even though it only lasts 6 tracks, it almost feels too long, however. As with Owl City's Ocean Eyes, it sticks to one formula for the entirety. It does start to become tedious. And this really really affects it as a package. However, if you're looking or something that can lead you into the summer, make you smile, or just something that's easy on the ears, for £4.74, you can't go too far wrong.
Essential Downloads:
- Right Here
- Movie Song
- Eleven Eleven
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