Barkhouse has a new EP releasing on May 13th. Neverdays is the latest work from the
band and it picks up right where their last EP (Wolves At The Wall) left off.
Neverdays launches
with the title track and while it isn’t my favorite song on Neverdays it isn’t a bad tune. It’s just
a very different song and style for this band. “Neverdays” is the heaviest tune
I’ve heard from Barkhouse and finds them venturing into their hard rock side.
It’s always good to take chances and grow with your music, but “Neverdays”
misses the mark slightly. Thankfully for music lovers, it is the only misstep
on the EP (and it is only a slight one at that).
“Salinas” is up next and is an amazing song! It kicks off
with a slow keyboard riff that leads into Jay Mort’s mesmerizing
vocals. This is the only song on the EP sung by Mort (all others are sung by Will de Zengotita), but it certainly shows off his vocal prowess. “Salinas” is a smooth song that produces joy to the ears. While it is a
slower ballad, the power contained within the song is instantly recognizable.
The guitar solo in the middle is a mighty one and pulls everything together
flawlessly. “Salinas” is a memorable song---one that will be enjoyed over and
over again.
An exceptional guitar riff opens “Calendar” and finds
Barkhouse performing their finest blues rock. “Calendar” is a song that builds
in anticipation. The opening is slow and steady leading up to the hook which
just explodes with passion. And passion is what this song is all about. Well
passion and a bit of stalking. “Calendar” details an overwhelming desire of
carnal lust. The narrator can see the muse from his room and takes pictures of
his subject (unknown to her) to make a calendar. And although the subject
matter is a little creepy, the song is flat out fantastic!
“The Fever” is the closer of the album and does exactly what
it is supposed to – leave the listener wanting more. Undoubtedly the best song
on the EP, “The Fever” is just terrific! The song is deep and layered with
multiple intricate gems that percolate throughout the song. Chord changes, key
changes, harmony changes…”The Fever” has it all. And the crescendo ending of
“let me ride with you” is as amazing as it is intoxicating. “The Fever” is the
finest song Barkhouse has recorded to date.
Neverdays is a
terrific follow up to the exceptional EP Wolves
At The Wall and another fine piece of work from Barkhouse. Mark your
calendars for May 13th, because you are going to want to download
this EP as soon as it is available.
Tracklisting
Neverdays
Salinas
Calendar
The Fever
