Only Thieves

about

"It's easy to pass on so much music these days. What with the barrage of bands constantly being thrown in our faces from various social networking sites, slowly fading fanzines, and blogs. Tastemakers are constantly scrounging for the "next big thing" that can be swallowed and discarded. Where do we turn in such tough times? How can we cut the meat with so much fat? Sharper knives brandished by thieves indeed. ONLY THIEVES wield such weapons. And their debut extended play album "GREETINGS FROM LEVY PARK, T.L.H." is indicative of that. It moves you. It makes you want to move. It's a warm hello followed by a haymaker, and the last thing you see is the bright lights of the arena ceiling as you hit the mat. The cover is a classic, and instantly recognizable tribute, and the content inside is just as ready to hold its end of the deal. Start with the rollicking "Hammered for the Holidays." A jangle-pop gem that blasts open with the force of a lighter fluid and whiskey cocktail. Followed quickly by the forceful shuffle of "I Got Left Behind" with it's instantly catchy hooks and surreal lyrics. All builds into the atom bomb that is "Watertower Scars." Giant fuzzed out powerchords, heartfelt lyrics, a booming and dynamic rhythm section, and a soaring solo combine to make this a power pop masterpiece on steroids. "Ghosts in Your Room" keeps the pace and shows the depth in songwriting these young men have lyrically and musically. The cherry bomb on top of the sundae that is "GREETINGS"