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Effigy Bytes - Century Collapsing

Effigy have forecast the future of pop in the new millennium, with their new album "Century Collapsing".

Effigy have closed their make-up bags - leaving behind the cryptic, bittersweet opulence of their self titled debut - and progressed into a more musically investigative of their personality.

This is typified by their first single from 'Century Collapsing' - 'Suspicion Bells'. As a open ended pop tune laced with harmonica melodies, acoustic guitars and Peter Hardman's charismatic vocals, 'Suspicion Bells' is a good example of some of the different styles Effigy have confidently presented with their second studio release.

Produced by Kalju Tonuma, (Mavis' Pink Pills) with co-production by Pete Hardman (effigy singer/songwriter/guitarist) ' Century Collapsing' is a classy, full bodied collection of infectious melodies, Reflecting a moving scale of moods, each track possesses it's own level of integrity and imagination with dramatic tunes like 'Rose Thorns' and 'The Singer' respectfully balanced by the energised rock of 'Caught' of the delicious 50's pop swing of 'Misfits'.

Effigy - Century Collapsing, it is time...

From the now-defunct
Roadrunner Records Effigy Website

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