| If all of the releases of 2007 are as good as Typhoid Mary Debut EP “Take Shelter” then 2007 will be an amazing year for music. This band has huge things ahead of them and “Take Shelter” is just the first step. This is the band to keep an eye and ear on this year.
The ep opens with two songs, “Dear Deceitful” and “Last Line Of Defense”, both of which are mellower in the verses but have soaring hard-rock choruses. These two songs also seem to be fan favorites from the EP.
The next song is my personal favorite: “Filthy Habut”. The song starts off slow but continually builds the whole time adding instruments and backing vocals gradually. Around minute three you realize that the song has captured you with its engulfing melody. The song then begins to gently let you down with its “"off into the night. is this true love thats killing..." (You’ll understand when you hear it). The song “LeavingI” is easily one of the more radio friendly tracks the ep has to offer. The melody and hook begin the moment & vocals start and the song just takes off from there.
The vocals on this ep are what make it stand out and shine like it does. Causal, strong, laid back vocals reminiscent to those of Cartel (Will) yet with distinct originality. The ep has the powerful guitars and drums that it needs to propel the songs like it does. Yet there are just as many ambient sounds on the ep that give you the intimate feel that a lot of records leave out.
Go buy this ep, bring it home, or listen to it on the car ride home. Please forget what I’ve said in this review though. Neither the band nor the ep need my hype, let this ep prove its self to you, because it will.
~ Jesse
February 03 2007 |
