This EP fails to leave an impression as it is a completely forgettable effort from the New Jersey foursome.

It starts with ‘A Few Minutes’ which is mediocre and sees nothing of the suspense or tension often needed in this genre of music to make it work. The song is overlong and one finds oneself waiting for it to end as it gets slower and slower, longer and longer. The next song ‘Breakin’ Shit’ is similarly mediocre although it does manage to fit more into its shorter length. The lyrics, like those which preceded them, are trying too hard to be arty and intellectual. They are in fact nonsensical and impossible to relate to unless one likes to ‘sweep up the ashes of tv screens and diamond barrettes.’

Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (correct number of r’s) is the best song on the EP although still fails as an overall song. However, in order to not seem too dour, one should point out the lyrics are a lot better than in the other songs (as they are written by Connallon rather than Caverly) and one could connect to the sentiment. Also, it it nice to hear some contrast on an EP where all the songs could more or less blend into one. The song starts stripped down before ending in a more ‘signature’ sound. The last song, ’Vinegar & Baking Soda’ is also forgettable and characterised by the same try-hard lyrics I am coming to know Caverly for.

The band would do to make themselves more distinct, to stand out in the market. It would also do them well to create a song worthy of releasing as a single, or else I can’t find a particular strength of the band. If they choose to write less pretentious lyrics (that fail even at that), they may be able to connect with more people and create a wider fan-base.

For now though, I would not recommend buying this EP - not even as background music. If there's something worse than 'bad', it's 'mediocre'.