‘Orphan, Martyr, Saint’ is an energetic straight up rock song; it provides all the swagger and sway necessary to grab attention, a good opener.
‘In And Out And Gone’ is up next, keeping the driving motion that’s propelled the EP up until now, with a killer chorus to boot.
‘The Nitrate In My Blood’ takes things down a notch, with guitar work mirroring swelled notes on an organ.
Plucked patterns pave the way for the whole band to push, and push they do.
The drive is back with a vengeance, purring over the finish line with easy strides.
Closer ‘Tooth And Nail’ is a triumphant tune with a real sense of optimism.
It’s melodic and chaotic, every superlative I can throw at it; it’s their encore, that song that was played so loud that it sticks in your head, ‘til you’re back home in bed.
Words: Matthew Slater
