Grayling – Cardinal Fire EP

Description

A rich and incredibly well produced piece of work; warming, but with a lingering sense of longing and melancholy.

The band have found a new sound on this EP and all the influences shine through in their own ways; the Americana slide guitars on ‘In the Longing’, the classic folk of ‘I’ll See You’, and the guitar solo outro on ‘Overboard’ would feel right at home on a classic rock album.

The band have said the EP takes inspiration from nature and you can almost hear the waves and the sunny coastline. It’s a rich and incredibly well produced piece of work; warming, but with a lingering sense of longing and melancholy.

Standouts are ‘Aching (A Remedy)’, a silky smooth soft-rock track, and the aforementioned ‘Overboard’, which is honestly just a banger. A catchy chorus primed for a singalong and some truly cutting lyrics, combined with the gentle delivery, make for a memorable track.

– Words by MATTHEW O’DONNELL for Snack Magazine

Tracklist:

1. Aching (a remedy)
2. Half Price Fantasy
3. I’ll See You
4. Knees
5. In The Longing
6. Overboard (Jettison)