I love the vibe of this EP. It opens with "Vampire", and it has that immediate effect where you can't help but stomp your foot, tap your fingers, or bob your head. I think that's partly due to the handclaps that drive the song forward with minimal accompaniment until it gradually builds up a head of steam. The lead vocals have an immediate charm, and the vocal harmonies throughout are spot on.

The next track, "Hold On", initially carries some of that same feeling before settling into something a little slower. The vocals have a lazy, Bob Dylan-esque quality without descending into "what the hell is he saying?" territory. I particularly liked the guitar solo towards the end of the track before it strips back once again to little more than vocals and acoustic guitar.

I have to admit that when I heard "Sentimental", it reminded me of another artist, Mon Rovia. It has that same upbeat, effortless quality that makes it instantly engaging. Later in the track, a banjo is introduced, adding a welcome layer of texture.

"The Market" opens with an interesting acoustic guitar part featuring a high-pitched repeating motif before being joined by more traditional guitar and wonderful vocals. It's something of a slow-burn affair that, if I'm honest, reminds me a little of Mumford & Sons, albeit without the same level of energy. I mean that as a comparison rather than a criticism. The track does begin to build around the halfway mark, rewarding a little patience from the listener.

The EP closes with "Without You". Musically, the opening has a very George Harrison feel to it, but once the vocals arrive, the instrumentation retreats slightly into the background and the song becomes much more vocally driven. At nearly five and a half minutes, it's the longest track on the EP, and I think it provides a satisfying conclusion.

The EP opens very strongly, though I do feel the momentum starts to fade slightly as it progresses. That said, if this is intended as a sampler of what's to come, it covers enough ground to leave me looking forward to a full length album. Overall, it's a very enjoyable listen.