EP
Noah’s Barks pages relating to EPs (Extended Plays), a release format for audio media.
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Foo Fighters – “Saint Cecilia EP” (2015)
After Sonic Highways, you may have been inclined to believe that the riff-generating machine must have finally broken down, but if this EP is any indication it seems back up and running, even though it’s not at full capacity. The title track is Foo Fighters‘ best song to appear since Wasting Light, and the sound… (read more)
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A.R. Kane – “Love-Sick”
"Green Hazed Daze" is good—and I mean damn good. One of the few essential dream pop tracks from the ’80s. Psychedelic, seaside, Beach Boys-esque dream pop. (read more)
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The Sisters of Mercy – “The Reptile House E.P.” (1983)
“Kiss the Carpet” and “Lights” are your brooding post-punk taken to an extreme, trudging along at a pace that would make a snail seem exciting. They lack the intriguing menace and subtle hooks of The Sisters of Mercy‘s album material to keep attention, and they quickly fade from memory despite seeming to go on forever.… (read more)
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Refused – “Operation Headfirst” (1992)
Operation Headfirst, the second EP from Refused, sees them increasingly branch away from traditional hardcore punk. Dynamic tempos are introduced where the band deigns to slow down, and the influence of metalcore can clearly be heard on the shredding solo of “Who Died?” In general, this is better than their first, self-titled EP, but there’s… (read more)
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Refused – “Refused” (1992)
Refused’s debut, self-titled EP shows little of their experimentation that would lead the band to widespread recognition. Refused is structurally traditional hardcore punk, but the catchiness of every single song shows that Refused probably spent a lot of time developing them. The guitar, as always, straddles the line between hardcore and metalcore, and the bass… (read more)
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Refused – “Everlasting” (1995)
The Everlasting EP shows Refused progressing into metalcore. Vocalist Dennis Lyxzén sounds as classic punk as ever, but the guitar work is thicker and heavier. Refused become almost entirely metalcore here, yet mixed with recognizable post-hardcore flair. Ultimately, however, these song structures are some of Refused’s most straightforward and make Everlasting fairly repetitive. Just listen… (read more)
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The Angelic Process – “…And Your Blood Is Full of Honey”
AlbumThe Angelic Process’s first album is a bit amateurish and sounds like a collection of demos of songs that were never fully realized. The oppressive sound is still there, more than a match for the extremely low fidelity recording job that came with the band being so underground and having to keep a tight budget.… (read more)
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The Gathering – “Afterwords”
You know, I came into Afterwords optimistic. I was already planning on writing a review that praised this album. It was going to go a little something like this: It’s time we face the facts: Anneke van Giersbergen is not that amazing of a vocalist. She’s great at what she does, does it well, and… (read more)
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Slowdive – “Holding Our Breath”
The final EP recorded by Slowdive before their debut album is also their final recording with drummer Neil Carter, whose hypnotic rhythms defined the band’s early sound. (read more)
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Slowdive – “Morningrise”
1991’s "Morningrise" EP has Slowdive make gigantic strides in songwriting. (read more)