MUZZY
The Boathouse Sessions EP
FOF Records/EMI
Muzzy is not your typical band by any stretch of the imagination and this EP shows you exactly why. Recorded at their boathouse rehearsal studio, with Anthrax guitarist Rob Caggiano manning the helms at the production board, Muzzy has brought something to the table that I honestly never expected. You are tossed into the EP with "Mindframe," which begs to be compared to the psychedelic era Beatles complete with harmonies and big vocals that capture your attention the way that the Beatles did on their later albums. From here you get the thumping "Cold," that will have you bouncing back and forth with the country-esque vibe throughout the verses while the choruses soar and offer a rock driven pop sound making for a unique combination of two styles within on song. The pop trend shows up throughout the album but is most evident on "Pickle," a song which is crafted in such a way that you can't seem to sit still while listening to it. By this point you will be hooked on what Muzzy is bringing to the table and they will have sucked you into their world as you dive forward with the EP that rounds out with the incredible "Carla," which is easily comparable to a the 70's soul style throughout the verses while the driving chorus blends in a sound of modern bands like The Ben Folds Five or Weezer. This is an EP that truly has me excited about what's to come in 2009 from their full-length album. There isn't much out there like this, and although you can find bands to compare portions of songs to, they truly find a unique blend of sounds thus creating something different than everyone else while still sounding familiar enough to capture your attention.


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