Worcester Music Forum

The Haze - The Haze EP

Haze are one of those bands that you are never sure why they are still where they are. With a sound similar to that of Muse, Radiohead et all, and the passion and the power of their performances, both live and in the studio, you would of thought that they would be huge by now. The musicianship is superb, the songwriting extremely well crafted and a five track EP that you have to admire simple because it is terrific. Not a single duff song on the CD, no fillers, no half arsed effort at production, totally spotless. The EP opener, Why Pretend, hits you like a Muse fuelled attack on all that is wrong with the world. Almost six minutes of greatness.

Slow Down Joe and Restless & Wild carries on the sense pleasuring duties, with the band doing their best to show that there is room in the world for more than one Wembley filling hi energy guitar led progressive rock band, Crucifix Gardens continues to showcase the bands excellent musicianship. Excellent production and flawless performance. this guy has an amazing voice and the guitar solo is one of the best I have heard in a long time. It's All Good, finishes the EP off in fine style. Laid back and twangy intro, with an almost Kelly Jones vocal proves that they are indeed the master of their art. I am continually impressed with their talent, with their ability to surprise and their song writing skills, performance  and production skills. This EP puts this band in the top 20 bands to check out before you die.

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Review by Chris Bennion