Album Review: Guineafowl - I Hope My City Loves Me Still

This punchy offering pairs the often overlooked, rhythmic qualities of '80s pop with ultra-catchy melodies. Guineafowl's commanding vocals in Little Death (Make It Rain) drive this beat-heavy single, which showers the listener in an over-the-top concoction of electronica throughout the chorus. The synth-laden title track effectively employs a groovier, more subtle pulse that launches into a typically upbeat, anthemic party chorus. The highly polished production on this EP ensures a smooth, pop offering, but unfortunately it lacks heart, surrendering moments of intimacy through techniques such as double-tracked vocals.