This self-titled effort from Zervas & Pepper showcases the different sounds and songs capable of being produced by the Welsh band, named after vocalists Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper.
The first track ‘You Must Be Doing Something Right’ led by Zervas sounds like the soundtrack to one of those über-happy, über-chilled adverts which have recently been en vogue. On closer inspection, the lyrics are not as happy but before you get the chance to get down, track two comes on. ‘Out Dancin’’ is the best track on the EP. It is reminiscent of 1960’s folk in both content and sound. Vocals by Pepper, who has a relaxing and pleasant voice, make it hard not to smile and hark back to times probably before your birth.
‘Don’t You Go Anywhere’ switches back to Zervas as lead vocal. This song definitely has more of a country vibe to is whilst the final track ‘King of the Skies’ is probably the most laid back, in the same way that Incubus’ ‘Aqueous Transmission’ is, like a journey.
Fans of the EP and the band are likely to be those who would fit in well at a boutique festival and those who prefer to chill out to their music. Overall, a good effort.