Testify EP - The Knocks

The Knocks are a US based electronic duo hailing from New York. They're known for their production work with artists such as Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Ellie Goulding, so you could say they've done well for themselves so far! Testify is the follow up to their debut album, 55, and features collaborations with the likes of MNEK and Sam Nelson Harris of X Ambassadors. But, the question is, how will it fare with us? Please, read on...

Below is our exceedingly good ratings system:

1 - Shouldn't have been recorded

2 - Filler

3 - Above average filler

4 - Killer

5 - Career defining masterpiece

Track 01 - Worship [Feat. MNEK]

John - 3/5

Tilly - 3/5

Track 02 - Heat [Feat. Sam Nelson Harris]

John - 2.5/5

Tilly - 2/5

Track 03 - Trouble [Feat. Absofacto] (Extended Mix)

John - 3.5/5

Tilly - 3.5/5

Track 04 - Feel Love [Feat. Delacey]

John - 2.5/5

Tilly - 2.5/5

Track 05 - Your Eyes [Feat. Tayla Parx]

John - 2.5/5

Tilly - 2.5/5

Track 06 - Lie [feat. Jerm]

John - 2.5/5

Tilly - 2.5/5

Conclusion

John - Unfortunately I think there is a lot of potential not being realised here. Top marks for the production, that was faultless in my opinion - my problem with this EP is that it was so, so forgettable. All of the tracks were pretty average, apart from maybe Trouble. The Knocks really do show promise though, and once they secure the right artist to collaborate with, and find the memorability and catchy-ness that was missing from Testify, they will have a hit on their hands. I think it's only a matter of time.

Overall - 2.5/5

Tilly - This was pretty dull. Like John said, the production is flawless but the songs themselves were no way near as catchy as they should have been. Which is okay if the song is memorable enough without a hook but these were not even close. Worship was good and Trouble certainly stood out as my favourite song on this EP, but I don't think I'll be adding them to my music playlists anytime soon. Once they find some more interesting people to collaborate with though I reckon they'll be completely and utterly amazing. Great producers, wrong artists.

Overall - 2.5/5

For Fans Of - Duke Dumont, Kygo and Vessels.

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