Monday, February 14, 2011

Short Fuse Dynamite by Woods of Arden

Short Fuse Dynamite (2010)


1. Over The Line
2. Twice As Nice
3. Crazy
4. Give Way
5. Goodbye
6. Rabbit

Woods of Arden’s latest EP, Short Fuse Dynamite opens up strong with the driven “Over the Line,” and you will find yourself nodding your head in time with the music for the next five songs too. The haunting vocal harmonies in “Crazy” convey a large amount of emotion from vocalist Alex Kostov and the acoustic guitars complement his lower range tremendously. “Goodbye” changes the feel up a bit with an array of effects and a dance feel to the verses. The last fifteen seconds of the record allows drummer Mike Gambino to show off his chops, sending off Short Fuse Dynamite with a bang.

On a different note, the production on this album is far greater than any other effort the band has put out thus far. The guitars are less crunchy and more polished, but the overall feel for the album is mix of old and new grunge. If you like Alice In Chains, Mudvayne, or Tool, you should definitely check these guys out.

Overall, Short Fuse Dynamite is a solid effort from Woods of Arden.
Rating: 4.5/5Recommended Track: “Crazy”

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