Michael and David Champion are two brothers who grew up in the Isle of Wight in the UK, and they released their first album, Down Like Gold, under the name CHAMPS only about a year ago. Since then, they've been getting ready to follow up their intriguing debut project, and just last week, they offered a taste of their new work with its title track piece. Today, however, we're finally getting our ears on the guys' sophomore album,VAMALA, and we're definitely enjoying the new tunes that comprise it. VAMALA possess a noticeable authenticity that appeals to us, and you can hear this quality shine through their song "3,000 Miles". Although not overly complicated, the piece possesses a certain low-key style that could ease your mind on a particularly stressful day. The other new song that really stood out to us is the final one entitled "The Devil's Carnival". It deviates from their norm with its gloomy soundscapes and dim guitar plucks, but sanguine piano chords, too, provide enough hope to make the affair a rather inspiring ones. Additionally, we must make note of the unique vocals that narrate CHAMPS' work and greatly contribute to their excellent style. If you really enjoy what you're hearing from CHAMPS here, you can purchase our favorite tracks from the body of work and the remainder of it on iTunes. It's available in Europe today (February 23) and in North America tomorrow (February 24). Also, a European tour over the next month is set for the brothers, and you can buy tickets for that HERE.
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