Release
date: May 25th 2015. Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
Loss
- Tracklisting
1.The
Erlenmeyer Flask 04:38
2.Jersey
Devil 05:08
3.Pilot
06:28
Band
Members:
Laura
Kirsop - vocals
Vicki
Butler - drums
Calum
Gunn - guitar
Edward
White - bass
Review:
Ex-People's
EP has been on constant rotation on my MP3 player for a long time
now. I promised the band I would review their debut EP and here it
is. Ex-People's debut EP – Loss – is a stunning mix of Doom,
Sludge and Stoner though the band mainly excel at creating highly
atmospheric gloomy sonic textures.
Opening
track – The Erlenmeyer Flask – has a Melvins style noisy sludge
rock feel as the band create an almost violent opening with haunting
occult style vocals. It's a refreshing style of Occult based
Doom/Sludge Metal with plenty of bite.
Second
track – Jersey Devil – carries on the same style of
Sludge/Stoner/Doomy vibe from the opening song but Ex-People add a
distinctive 90s grunge feel as the riffs become heavier and noisier
with the vocals pitched at the right level. It's a very bass heavy
affair and when the band venture into psychedelic waters then
Ex-People really do become something special indeed within the UK
Doom Metal scene. All I can say about this song is that it feels
Chelsea Wolfe is jamming with the legendary BORIS. You will
understand when you hear it. Earthly, hollow vocals matched against
unpredictable psych and noisy guitars.
Third
track – Pilot – is my fave song on the EP as it has a stripped
back approach with the guitars adding plenty of menace before Laura's
fantastic vocals appear to reign supreme. Just immerse yourself with
the music as Ex-People have something about them as they have a great
sound of their own. The instrumental work is flawless through out as
the band leave you begging for more.
Loss
is an excellent debut EP and I have a feeling we will be hearing more
from Ex-People in the future. Definitely a band to keep an eye on.
Check it out for yourself. Awesome. End Of.
Words
by Steve Howe
