This raucous energy only continues with “Chemical
Worker’s Song,” a slightly underwhelming track in
comparison to the other three on the EP, but it’s still got
that spunky attitude that the band carries throughout
the record. “Moving On” is a rambunctious ending to the
short-and-sweet record, featuring some sweet guitar
riffs and a fantastic chorus.
The overall production is well done for the type of product we have here — fast-paced instrumentals, vocalwork that matches the folk-punk tones of each track
perfectly, and crisp mixing that brings out the happygo-lucky attitude that chugs throughout the EP.
whole lot from what is otherwise a stylish little EP that
will certainly leave listeners waiting in anticipation for
more of The Valveenus’ up-tempo style.
Writer: Brandon M.
In the end, we’re left with something that is tight
enough as an EP, and yet there are a few sounds that the
record could possibly benefit from. The straightforward
sensibilities of their folk-punk rock sounds certainly
has character and attitude, and yet it feels too safe and
maybe a little redundant, even for a four-track EP that
barely clocks in at nine minutes. This doesn’t detract a
“Moving On”
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Fast-paced instrumentals, vocal-work
that matches the folk-punk tones of each track perfectly,
and crisp mixing that brings out the happy-go-lucky attitude that chugs throughout the EP.
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