Pseudo Future – Time Slips Away

Time Slips Away is the lastest release from upcoming Texas trio Pseudo Future, they recently signed up with the newly re-launched Standby Records and will release their debut EP for the label on July 29th. Pseudo Future play a smooth groove filled sound that combines and blends elements of  traditional rock and alternative indie rock with a slick pop sheen.

Time Slips Away opens with the title track, and it’s clear from the outset that this is a very polished version of indie rock. The production is very orchestrated and brings a sense of grandeur to the opening number before it eases into the handclaps that open the bouncier number, Ode To Madness, that possesses an effortless pop sensibility. From this point on the seven track EP veers between heartfelt and earnest numbers and upbeat and poppy indie rock, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’ve heard it all before.Time Slips Away is a powerful and dramatic release, but it’s a little too polished, at times it veers dangerously close to being a pop record, a bit too close for my liking on several occasions.

There are many bands who play this kind of commercial indie rock, and Pseudo Future are certainly as good as any I’ve heard, but with no rough edges or bite it just doesn’t grab you, well it didn’t grab me. But having said that this isn’t an unpleasant record in any way, it’s very radio friendly and I can see them going places on the strength of this release. Whilst Time Slips Away isn’t an original album it is one that should ensure they are launched into the consciousness of the considerable indie rock fanbase.

Time Slips Away can be ordered from the usual outlets or direct from Standby Records here