Sometimes you just want something to put on, turn up the volume, and become completely absorbed by. While this is a recently released EP, I had already reached out to the PR company to feature the opening track in the singles podcast.

The EP opens with "Home", and at first you might think this is an all out metal track. However, as it unfolds, it becomes clear that this is a song rooted in the very best traditions of 60s psychedelic rock. This is evident not just in the guitar work, but also in the synth, which is very reminiscent of a Stylophone. An instrument often dismissed because of its association with a certain children's entertainer, it was also famously used by David Bowie on "Space Oddity". Admittedly, it is only a small part of the track, but it further reinforces the overall vibe. Vocally, there are strong similarities to Jim Morrison of The Doors, both in tone and intensity.

The next track, "The Swarm", embraces Indian influences through its use of sitars. You could be forgiven for thinking this was an EP from a much earlier era, but the passion running through it is clear and prevents it from becoming an imitation or a weak pastiche.

With "Alice", the first thing that came to mind was Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit". While the era of influence is similar, the track is very much its own creation. It captures everything you'd expect from that late 60s psychedelic sound, while still managing to feel fresh and exciting. It's brash, it's loud, and it demands to be heard.

For some reason, "In the Mourning" didn't quite connect with me. I couldn't put my finger on exactly why, as there is a lot to like. The instrumentation is there, as are the vocals, but the track as a whole just didn't quite click. It could very well be something that reveals itself with repeat listening.

The EP closes with "Recycled Fragments", and it feels like a track inspired by Morrison's more florid, lyrical work, where the vocals are much more prominent and the music provides more of a sound bed. Again, this one didn't quite click with me, but that is not to say it is by any means a bad track.

EPs can be a tricky format for a band. They can either fully commit to the sound they feel best represents them, or attempt to provide a sampler of the different directions that define them as artists. The latter approach is much more challenging, but it can also be a great way to introduce new listeners to the different sides of a band.

As an album with another five or so tracks, it is often easier to create a more balanced album, allowing it to weave in and out of different styles and moods. Even so, there is enough here to enjoy, and this EP provides an intriguing glimpse into what this band has to offer.