"pink pills for pale people" is, true to its word at the bottom of the Bandcamp description, a love letter to lo-fi bedroom pop. The guitars are just the right kind of indistinct, fuzzy and effects-laden, achingly shoegaze a la Fazerdaze or The Fauns with driving consistency to counteract the lack of other instrumentation. The distinct sonic choices for each song line up well but they're also similar enough in texture that they fit well together as a coherent EP. In certain sections, especially the intense, building heft behind Carthage, you can practically hear the pounding drums that aren't even there - the mark of powerful songwriting and a delightful glimmer of what might come forth on the next offering from bloodless girls.
The vocals themselves are a bit rough around the edges, occasionally out of key and hesitant but also at times beautifully raw and emotional. It seems likely to me that this is an early attempt at putting words and melody over music and I want to stress that, despite any criticism I am leveling, this is a good foundation. The recording notes suggest that this was recorded live in single takes and it is HARD to sing and play guitar at once. It also seems evident from the gorgeous poetry of the lyrics themselves that these songs were yearning to burst forth in a way that made waiting for polish and perfection impossible. My fervent hope is for this EP to be a springboard of confidence for bloodless girls, that they will feel empowered by the fact that their ideas and songwriting are strong and worth pursuing. Definitely check out the standout track (and selected Bandcamp highlight) J. Sheridan Le Fanu.