Charles Warren Orchestra are a US based rock n roll band and Too Rare! is their latest EP, released on 14/03/2023.

Not really belonging to any one particular genre, these guys take influences from many and have created a sound that is unique to them.

With five tracks in total,  the EP clocks in at just over fourteen minutes which is quite short but it is fourteen minutes of raw energetic rock and roll.

Combining alternative rock and indie rock with a classic rock basis, the EP is a testament to the band’s unapologetic approach to rock n roll. Says the band; “in a time when most artists want a gourmet studio treatment, we stayed true to our garage-rock roots and left this EP a little undercooked. These tracks were polished with nothing but blood, guts, and beer, and anyone who’s got a problem with that isn’t who we’re playing for anyway,” giving the EP a slight punk attitude.

That being said, the EP does have a more polished feel to it than probably the band wanted, but this still doesn’t take away from the fact, this is a bunch of very talented guys.

Musically, this EP has it all, fairly heavy riffs at times, yet more melodic guitar playing at others, laid back drumming which becomes more energetic when it needs to and strong basslines also shines through.

The vocals are somewhat quirky with their foundations firmly in the alternative sector but influenced from other genres and layered back ups gives the EP some depth.

Each track on the EP is different from the last. the listener is never sure what direction they are being taken off in next and the placement of the tracks is perfect, with pacing and timing of the tracks evenly spread out.

This is a great EP and the rock n roll element is what will attract a wide range of listeners.

A job well done!

Track Listing:

1) A Brief History Of Agony

2) 13^th Floor

3) No Price On A Dream

4) Dr. Damiano

5) Everything’s Alright

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