The title track opens the EP with thunder and lightning immediately showing new sides of Heaven's Basement. It's a harder and more modern direction compared to the Blues Rock on the previous EP. However, by the chorus you lighten up again. Heaven's Basement hasn't lost the ability to write a catchy refrain and melody line.
 
There have been changes in the Heaven's Basement camp. Richie Heavens sadly decided to leave the band and new front figure is Aaron Buchanan. Richie Heavens' voice was rooted in the 70's style, while Buchanan has a modern expression to his voice. I cannot make up my mind whether I like it or not. While his vocals are strong they have a tendency to drown with all other singers sounding alike. On the moody Let Me Out of Here you really sense that Buchanan's pipes sound great but the tone doesn't really stand out.
 
The Long Goodbye is again build on a great melody line, riff and a catchy chorus. Paranoia has its moments but it is archived along with Leeches under the category "average". The best song is Gulit Trips and Sins. Crank it up! Just like Unbreakable we are treated with a delicious chorus
 
The production on the EP is superb. Heaven's Basement can fall in many categories playing on same bill as some of the today's hottest rock bands.
 
If you asked me a year ago I would assure you that these were the contenders. Now I am a bit unsure. The EP has 7 songs and a total playing time of 26 minutes playing time. It is time for a full album that can convince everybody!
 
Songs:
Unbreakable
Gulit Trips and Sins
The Long Goodbye
Close Encounters
Paranoia
Let me Out of Here
Leeches
 

Style: Modern Rock

Rating: 6/10

Posted by Michael - Monday, August 8, 2011



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