The debut single from the shoegazers of New York, The Belltower. Exploration Day was produced by House of Love legend Terry Bickers. It was NME’s single of the week upon release, as it features the instantly recognisable Outshine the Sun. While their album concentrates on the vocal talents of Britta Phillips; in Exploration Day, Mark Browning takes the vocal duties in Beatnixon Blues and Solstice. These are just as strong as the songs performed by Britta. Thankfully Mark’s vocals are left intact when Solstice appeared on Popdropper. It has icy organ in the background. Britta sings on Never Going Home, this song is described by some as beautiful and heartfelt, and by others as sounding a bit like Celine Dion. I am firmly in the first camp of thought for this song.
The Belltower : Exploration Day
Outshine The Sun
Beatnixon Blues
Solstice
Never Going Home