Will, I freely admit I am not a manly man (despite my size and stature), but I am a man all the same and generally act accordingly. However today was an different day, when this EP arrived and I put it on I squealed with girlish delight as each note was played, each string with struck and each lyric was sung.
You can always tell if a Screamo band is going to be good. This can be done in two ways, firstly if they list influences from the 90's and secondly if they name themselves after a flower (and example of this tenuous theory is Orchid).
This is the second recording by Crocus (the one track Kristallnacht demo was reviewed earlier) and released on We Heart Records. These guys are a truly amazing band captured perfectly on CD (shame its not vinyl, but there you go) on this 5 track wonder. From the moment "When Your Own Heart Asks" rips out to when "Eight Great Fears" drones to a halt is a complete joy. Zach is an incredibly accomplished guitarist and his frantic playing is flawless through out and Lewis does a brilliant job of keeping up the pace while playing exceptionally himself.
Lyrically Crocus are decent as well, they're everything you might expect from an emotional band and more with lyrics that deal with love, sadness and thinking about your role in life.
Id have to say my two favourite tracks on this EP are the first, "When Your Own Heart Asks" due to the ferousity and punch that it packs and "Merit Lies" because of its truely haunting sound and fantastic lyrics.
I think everyone who loves early Screamo like Orchid, Guyver-One or Saetia should actively go out and buy this and listen to it forever because its just one of the greatest EP's ever!
J.W [We Heart Records]
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