Baltimore’s Romantic States have produced some gorgeous lo-fi gems on this long awaited 6 song EP Still Petals, with internet singles and a S/T full length cassette (only 50 exist!) preceeding it. The EP kicks off with Jim Triplett’s perfect mix of soft and speedy in "The Fourth", an uber jingly-jangly jam fest of rapid guitar strums over a sweet and fun melodic dance beat. It sets the pace for the rest of the tracks, each offering their own spin on shoegaze, fuzzy rhythms, and echoey vocals.
"Mirror Mirage" and "Sea Skulls" have sparks of lullaby qualities that would make for a fitting soundtrack to watch waves roll in or to accompany a summer romance. Keys get quirky in "Unreal From the Beginning" before flowing into another trip of pop trancey-gaze. "Down Your Spin" builds up into a splendiferous wall of lushness. And "Rifle Range" takes us out on a melodic ride that makes one want to hit the play button again. Most excellent.