Shake Some Action are never gonna change from the 60s Guitar Pop territory that they master, but here the vibe is more crunchy at times. The opener, Cut Loose, lets rip in fine style revealing another string to the bow.
How Far Will You Go is more UK Beat, but again adds ace Lead Guitar, a little Psych Pop at times, a bit of an Orgone Box feel without the trippiness. Spend The Days In The Sunshine is a little Medway, all 1967 getting it together in the country. There is also a great Brass interlude that is close to Brit Pop.
Chasin' Time gets seriously Toytown, wonderfully so and I Don't No Where She Goes goes back further towards Merseybeat, but also as a modern day jauntiness, a bit like a happier version of The Coral. Five songs here that master a beloved genre.
Shake Some Action certainly know what they are about. The sound may be a little retro and that suits. I would rather hear something that sounds like the past done this well than some of the mediocrity that we get from more modern chance takers. I don't hear anyone around doing this so well.
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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