Late Cambrian - How I Bleed EP

 

I absolutely adore Brooklyn's Late Cambrian. Indeed, I can't think oddly of a band that has appeared on the Listening To This Week Playlist more. John Wlaysewski is an inspired songwriter. They've been around for so long that I just can't fathom why they are not massive.

I suppose you might label them Pop Rock, but that is nowhere near a decent description. The songs  are epics, changing direction and genre at will. So damn inventive, yet so damn melodic. Arrangements to die for and always a riff to absolutely grip you.

Take for instance, How I Bleed, the title track. It contains Classic Rock, Funk, Brass, killer chorus and paint stripping Guitar solo. All this to a vocal that isn't a million miles away from Jeff Lynne and this is just one song.

Together starts all Led Zeppelin, before becoming Pop Rock gold, so wonderfully melodic with haunting organ. The harmony of the chorus is beautifully sung. A little Prog in places and another jaw dropping instrumental arrangement.

Into The Lilac Tree is more straight ahead, a ballad if you like, more restrained instrumentally, working more on the joint vocal harmonies. 28 Years Later has a faster pace, more Indie, a little Power Pop and rounds off proceedings.

I don't think that you will hear a better EP this or any year. I can't wait for the next album. Late Cambrian have the knack of being totally accessible, yet innovative. It really is time to tell all your friends about this lot.

You can listen to and buy the EP here. Two Radio Edits are added to the four songs. A Physical release is essential.

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