Saat - Saat

Labels: Polar Summer

Formats: Tape/Digital

Release Date: 10 Jul 2017

Tracklist:

1. Raindrops

2. Falling

I had an unexpected encounter on the Interweb a week or so ago. I was prowling Discogs with the aim of filling in some gaps in my collection when I messaged a collector who turned out to be the person behind Polar Summer. In my reply, I mentioned that I was (slowly) reviewing the label's release catalogue but I haven't yet received a response to that. That doesn't matter though as it's still amazing to have been able to converse (even briefly) with them. 

That leads me to the reason I'm writing this evening, the self-titled 2017 EP from Russian emo/shoegaze band Saat, which I'm also lucky enough to own on tape. To date this is the only release from Saat and I don't have a lot of other information to share. 

Saat have been described as a midwest emo/indie/shoegaze band. Those descriptors aren’t entirely wrong as ‘Raindrops’ rings out. Melodic vocals and guitars, coupled with grittier bass and percussion make it a joy to listen to. It reminds me a little of hearing Ensslin for the first time. Uplifting and honest at the same time.

‘Falling’ starts off with a marching-band style percussive approach before feedback and screams take over, showing a very different side to Saat. Melody isn’t far away though and when it takes hold, it’s glorious. Saat only delivered two songs here but they’re both excellent.

You can purchase this EP digitally from Polar Summer via bandcamp below:-