Ded Rabbit’s latest EP “Moving In Slow Motion” can be summed up in one word: cheeky. Everything from the grizzled Yorkshire vocals courtesy of frontman Eugene or the question and answer bass, drums, and guitar—cheeky is the best way to describe it. Just listen to it, and if at some point “cheeky” doesn’t cross your mind, then you’re a liar and a cad.
EP opener “Scarlet Cardigan” is dripping with northern attitude, with a dash of Libertines-esque guitar work with Eugene’s voice punctuating lyrics with sneering sarcasm before developing into a frustrated and powerful scream. “100 Degrees” is a high-octane return to ’70s punk crossed with ’90s indie which, while simple in its construction, is sure to set the crowd alight into a pogoing mass at any of their shows.
Things take a rest on “Step of Your Shoes” which is a stripped back slice of life with minimalist back line until it explodes into a crashing chorus, all reverb and big drums.
EP title track “Moving In Slow Motion” is a powerful closer to the release giving you the full range of that Ded Rabbit sound with clever lyrics, a rebel rousing chorus, and an explosive finish—which pretty much sums up the entire EP in a nutshell.
We enjoyed “Moving In Slow Motion” and suggest you get your ears around it as soon as possible, but if you can catch them live, then we’re sure their performance will be even more intense than one record can contain.
“Moving In Slow Motion” is out now via Ded Rabbit Records. Stalk them on Facebook and Twitter.
