‘Water Will Find A Way’ is an example of Brit synth-pop at
its biggest and most brash; its brassy bass, string interludes, pop-rock
cymbals and tinkling keys making for an upbeat number that not even the lyrics
of nightmares, moonlight and heartbreak can dampen. Whilst the original version's tightly-orchestrated production hogs the limelight, the tongue-firmly-in-cheek goth lyrics take full centre-stage in the otherwise slightly lacking
acoustic version that accompanies the EP.
A remix courtesy of London boys Firas and RCRD sees the
track edited into something that would slide into an eclectic house DJ set; a
deep whirring bass accompanies disco-funk chords and the vocals are
chopped up into haunting fragmentary sentences. It’s all rather fun and
light-hearted, but despite a great vocal hook, it never quite gets into gear
as you might hope it does. Of a very different ilk is the techno make-over
courtesy of Panton and Cyron B. Cold, spikey percussion, echoing riffs, and a
bottomless bassline make for a dark, menacing tech-house number. The vocals,
virtually unedited from the original, are simply placed on-top of the hard
production, and although it shouldn’t work, and in truth does sound off-kilter,
somehow it manages to get away with it. And for those who might disagree with
me in regards to the taped-on lyrics, a dub mix is also included.
‘Water Will Find A Way’ is not dissimilar to the band’s
biggest hit to date, their 2008 hit ‘Full Moon’, which become hugely popular
after being licenced in the Twilight films, perhaps explaining its release
compared to some of the better tracks on the album. And whilst the remixes work
well enough, and the diversity of sound ensures there’s something here for
everyone, the EP is at moments too lacklustre compared to what we know all parties
involved can achieve.