Keith appear to be moving ever closer to realising their promising potential with this EP. The title track’s more than a strong opener. A bouncy intro gives way to a song that really soars, as instrumentally majestic as it is intriguing lyrically ‘Hold That Gun’ exhibits effectively executed rhythmic transitions, great melodies and a solid all-round performance – if you want more than this you’re overly fussy. Track 2 ‘Faces’ lives up to the challenge laid down by the first song. Subtle guitar lines and enticing drum patterns present your ears with the necessary intricacies to hold your interest and the arrangement builds very nicely indeed, alongside the kind of harmonies so well executed you almost don’t notice them. Third track ‘Mona Lisa’s Child’ initially possesses a darker ambience than the first two songs but still develops to retain that bounciness that’s becoming so identifiable with this group. This track offers more space for the keyboard to shine and this song has arguably the catchiest melody on the whole CD. Onto track 4 and ‘Bled a Rose’ grants you a more melancholy listen with vague hints of Turin Brakes. It’s perhaps a simpler arrangement but proves no less moving for it and has a certain mournful quality that anyone who’s not emotionally retarded should find touching! Track 5 is the ‘edit’ of Track 1 so I won’t say anything more other than it’s…….wait for it………shorter!
Will Gray
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