Wow.
I don't really know what I expected when I first listened to this EP, but I LIKE WHAT I HEAR.
Third Smoke only has three songs on this too short EP, but every single one satisfies. Especially for music nowadays, I'm impressed. Each one becomes easy to get lost in - if you're going to listen to this EP or any one song off it, set some time aside. You can not multitask while listening because each song is so captivating. I have a feeling they'd be an amazing band to see live, because just their recorded songs can charge up listeners; I'd love to see the audience connection/reaction at a concert.
They are able to convey a similar attitude in their music to that of The White Stripes or The Black Keys (the Grey Third Smoke? Eh? EH? ...ignore me.), but their sound is entirely their own. For example, Dog Rough Dancing, with the backing up chorus singing "hey man, what you gonna do?", the minor harmonies, and the building up at the end of the song where the song slowly starts growing and rushing and then drops to the last line of the song; it all comes together and hits the listener hard and directly. I especially love closing it off with Sticks and Stones, which contrasts with the relaxed vibe of Metaphysics, and ends with an explosion of energy that leaves you in silence.
I have one qualm (and this is more of an artist review, than specifically for this EP): they should stop doing covers of other bands like Bon Iver and Foster the People, because they have a unique, great sound that they should take advantage of because not every band can say they have that.
Original, raw and powerful, I look forward to more Third Smoke in the future.
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