Late Cambrian - Kin Precipice EP

 

Back to it! First up 3 EPs. Even with all the artists and releases that I cover, I do have pet bands and Brooklyn's Late Cambrian are certainly one. I adore them and John Wlaysewski is an inspired songwriter. Every song is not like the one before.

The band is incredibly melodic, but the songs have unexpected twists and turns. They constantly appear on the LTTW Playlist, I knew that Kin Precipice was the next single and had it ready for Monday, but the surprise was that it has been released as part of an EP.

The song is fine story telling, a little melancholic and brooding, another great addition to the catalogue and a particularly engaging Guitar solo in what loosely is the middle 8. Also included is the previous single, Calypso, as you might expect, completely different.

Calypso is all 80s Funk, driven by a killer bassline. Together approaches 6 minutes and is totally awesome, a snapshot of the quality of songs that are constantly delivered. In essence, a Pop Rock joy, but with hints of Classic Rock and Psych Pop that gets heavy at times.

The fourth song is an extended version of the superb How I Bleed, possibly my favourite Late Cambrian song. Again driven by the Bass, but a joyous listen with a touch of Glam Rock and a killer chorus with a closing rock out rounding off a fine EP.

Late Cambrian are one of the bands that I always associate with here. A sort of discovery of ours. I hope that we have helped to get more to listen to them, because they are one of the most interesting acts around, hints of others, but totally themselves. If they are new to you, this is a great place to start.

You can listen to and buy the EP here.

..................

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.

.....................

John Wlaysewski - Far From Here EP

 

We are big fans of Late Cambrian, but are equally enamoured with band leader, John Wlaysewski's fledgling solo career which is running parallel. Following on from this year's 7 Track mini album is this splendid 3 Track EP.

Wlaysewski in solo mode reveals a great singer songwriter. Centring in Pop Rock land, the songs go further afield with changes of direction in individual songs that cover Indie Rock, Modern Pop and Psych Pop. 

The title track continually adds surprise interruptions that catch you off guard yet never detract from the song. Running Out Of Time sounds more Power Pop and has a great chubby Slacker verse that leads into an ear worm of a chorus.

Future Ghost has a more funky vibe that heads into Modern Indie Pop, very different to the two songs that precede it, but again showing the versatility on display. I recommend anything by the band that you care to listen to. All are available on the Bandcamp site.

You can listen to and buy the EP here.

..................