“You’re Not Always On My Mind” Quivers
Quivers is a four-piece band originally from Hobart, Tasmania — now based in Melbourne, Australia — that makes “cathartic guitar pop that jangles and shimmers.” The band was started by singer-songwriter, Sam Nicholson, after the death of his brother in a diving accident. This EP has two original songs (from a forthcoming album) and a cover of an R.E.M. tune (from an upcoming album of all-R.E.M. covers). Bright, captivating melodies and arrangements with a Brit-pop flavor (and R.E.M. jangle, naturally).
— Francis

Recommended: All. No FCCs.

1. (3:48) You’re Not Always On My Mind – Jangly, shimmery pop-rock with a peppy backbeat. Reverbed lead, with hazy background vocals. ****
2. (3:43) When It Breaks – Chimey and sweet, with a pulsing bass line and cracking drums. Strong male lead vocals, supported by warm female backing in the chorus. ***
3. (4:09) Me In Honey (R.E.M. Cover) – Dead-on, if more acoustic cover of the R.E.M. tune. Strummed guitar. Head-nodding rhythm track. Harmonized vocals in the chorus. ***