Hey everyone - as many of you know, our brand new EP "Through Telescopes" will be out on iTunes and in select stores on February 17. It's also up for pre-order already right HERE.
Matt Pagirsky from TheDailyChorus.com is the first to review it and I'm posting the review below...Plz go over there and comment and tell them thanks for supporting us. See you all soon.
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Colour Academy - Through Telescopes EP (8/10)

by Matt Pagirsky

I’ve been a fan of Colour Academy for a while now. The band is truly the product of what I like to call, “small town dreams.” Their humbled hometown of Enterprise is located deep in the southern reaches of good ol’ Alabama. These rustic roots have allowed them to progress through a typically desolate music scene with tall aspirations and a sound that is constantly evolving. When I first listened to their new EP, “Through Telescopes,” I heard a band reaching for new heights and succeeding gracefully.

The EP kicks off with a short, piano-laden intro to set the mood and segues directly into “Satellite,” perhaps one of the most memorable tracks of the album. Complete with horns blended into atmospheric crescendos, the song recalls sentiments of Lydia’s “Illuminate.” This makes perfect sense, as producer Matt Malpass was responsible for recording that fantastic record as well.

Throughout the entire album, it feels as if you’re trapped inside a melodic bubble full of quirks and intricacies. The guitar tones are rich and crisp, and pull you into towering walls of dreamy ambiance, only to fade back into lush piano and layered harmonies a moment later. There is a certain rock element here as well, and a sense of accessibility which keeps the band from taking itself too seriously.

“Atmosphere” is a sure fire single, with a drum build up that sets up a powerful hook and an undeniably catchy chorus. Lead singer Cliff Sims’ delicate voice is pushed to the forefront here and allowed to shine. The guitar work towards the end of the track compliments the gentle piano perfectly as Sims’s belts out the final notes.

“Shiny Gun,” which takes on elements of Lifehouse and Mute Math could make a great single as well with some beautifully layered textures laying the framework for a straight up rock song. Both tracks demonstrate the band’s ability for writing music that is somewhat removed, but also memorable - a quality hard for any band to achieve.

The cohesion of this album is it’s biggest strongpoint – combined with some terrific production that really brings the group’s songwriting to a new level. This is a band that has transcended their upbringing, and is now destined for the attention they deserve.