mint simon chimera ep review
Music, Sounds

Mint Simon, Chimera: REVIEW

by Dave MacIntyre

“Montreal’s Mint Simon (Caveboy) showcases some genuine pop songwriting chops throughout their debut solo release.”

Mint Simon, Chimera (self-released)

Caveboy frontperson Mint Simon has always proven themselves a strong soloist, and has finally put that all together on their debut EP, Chimera. Just like in their main project, a strong ‘80s influence looms over this collection of six songs. Even if certain reference points can feel obvious at times, Mint showcases some genuine pop songwriting chops throughout. The brightest examples are probably the Stevie Nicks-indebted “Gargoyles” and the synthwavey ballad “Won’t Go Back Now.” Chimera is a bit all over the place stylistically, but there’s clear potential for even greater heights, and I’d love to hear how Mint Simon could build on this in LP form. 7.5/10 Trial Track: “Gargoyles”

“Gargoyles” from Chimera by Mint Simon

For more on Mint Simon, please visit their website. This review was originally published in the June issue of Cult MTL.

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by Dave MacIntyre

Contributing editor for Music
Dave MacIntyre is a Montreal-based freelance journalist. His primary topic of interest is music, but is equally comfortable writing about sports, current events, and Montreal-related initiatives. Outside of Cult MTL, his bylines can be found in publications like BeatRoute and Northern Transmissions. And no, he is not related to Reba, nor to the WWE wrestler Drew, nor to Joey from New Kids on the Block.