:: Apollo Pathway - Dress For Success

Apollo Pathway

Having announced themselves on the scene with their debut single ‘Crème De La Cranka’ in late 2010, and following it up with their second single release ‘Never Ending Story’ earlier in the year, Melbourne based pop/indie rock outfit Apollo Pathway have returned with their debut EP effort ‘Dress For Success’. While the band’s first single was OK, it was hardly a captivating effort. But on the strength of their second offering, there was an element of growth evident that did at least hint at some future potential within the band. As predicted, ‘Dress For Success’ is another step in the right direction for the young four piece act, and the kind of release that’s sure to pave the way for even greater success. The opening title track ‘Dress For Success’ sounds like an amalgamation of the band’s obvious influences, with traces of Weezer’s simplistic rock template spliced together with Jimmy Eat World’s penchant for huge chorus hooks - both of which will no doubt help give the song plenty of attention on radio. Despite having already been released, the harder hitting ‘Never Ending Story’ is included here to showcase the band’s broad array of sound in their song writing arsenal, while the equally impressive ‘Are You Free’ helped keep the EP moving along in rocking fashion, and stands out as one of the EP’s strongest cuts with it’s huge melodies and huge guitar sounds. Finishing up the EP is the energetic ‘Rewind’, which again brings to the fore another of the band’s influences - this time The Cars. While ‘Dress For Success’ is a little short on length with a total of four songs - there’s something to be said for quality over quantity. Apollo Pathway sure knows how to write great songs, and every cut on this EP is nothing short of perfect. With the record now on the shelves, and a string of live dates lined up around the country, Apollo Pathway needn’t have to worry about looking the part in order to achieve success - because sound wise, the band are already a runaway success story. This release comes highly recommended for fans of pop/indie rock with a touch of class.