Depth Charge is the lead track from Lend Lease, the newly unearthed EP by Poem Rocket, a veteran underground art rock ensemble which made waves in the nineties and 00s. The rediscovered four-song collection marks the band’s long-awaited return and reaffirms their place in the lineage of New York’s East Village/Brooklyn L-Train axis.
Acclaimed for their fusion of dark, conceptually-driven post punk and unpredictable melodic inventiveness, Poem Rocket expressed the indie underground's imagination during their prime. Lend Lease proves that the band still has plenty to bring forward.
Although recorded 25 years ago, Lend Lease feels quite exciting, as it introduces a new chapter for Poem Rocket, offering an intriguing sound which will satisfy long-time listeners, and those who currently discover the band.
Depth Charge is a magnetic track; beautiful, at times intense and all around melancholic. Its introspective mood is perfectly paired with a visually striking video which complements its wistful atmosphere.
ZR