When “The Cedar Falls” released their debut EP “Our Angels Wait” they created quite a stir here at HRH so when their latest offering entitled the “Abandon” EP arrived it was a case of crossed fingers and hope it was as good as the debut. Well if you liked the band's debut you will positively fall head over heels and down a flight of stairs for this one.

With a sound that is fat, full, polished and with what could be called a “beef cake” of a mix The Cedar Falls” have shown again that they are very much a finished item. They know how to write catchy contemporary rock and with the right backing the possibilities for this band are endless. Title track “Abandon” is kind of like Foo Fighters in urgency with a touch of Creed like guitars whilst “Twilight” hooks you in with some clean and gently distorted rhythm guitars and gentle strummed guitar patterns. It’s power comes from the knowledge of not knowing just when the band are going to light the fuse and let it all blow. When they do kick into full on mode its very impressive indeed.  “Unity” is a big song that flexes it’s muscles from start to finish. The middle section shows the band have a knack for taking things down and rebuilding them at just the right pace but if I had just one wish it would be that Jay could maybe let rip with just a little guitar solo somewhere, it wouldn’t need to be anything flash just something that could add a little spice. Finally “A Place Top Stand” is an acoustic effort that Kurt Cobain would be proud of but, unlike the acoustic forays of Nirvana that could be very dark and down, “A Place To Stand” has a more optimistic and introspective quality.

All in all another quality effort from a very impressive band.

Contact:  www.myspace.com/thecedarfalls   

Al Hey