Cold Beat
Over Me
CRIME ON THE MOON
6/10
Grass Widow’s Hannah Lew pulled a Debbie Harry by transforming her punk-rock numbers into ethereal, catchy pop songs. While the music may not skew as disco as Blondie, Over Me still manages to take on a more refined sound. Lew’s vocals, smooth and melodic, float over heavy post-punk bass riffs and drums. Power-chord-driven guitar adds another layer of distortion and darkness. Songs including “Mirror” and “Collapse” harken back to the indulgent days of late ’80s alternative. The melodic influence of the decade that brought us the Smiths, New Order, and Blondie seems to be a serious point of reference on Cold Beat’s debut. No longer will the ’80s solely be known as the time period that smothered rock and roll with new-wave pop. Over Me highlights the best of the post-punk influence, delivering thirteen tracks with a modern twist.
