How great are Mozzy Green? It’s quite amazing that after five years of playing the south East England gig circuit, this band are only just now releasing their first record. A highly collectable promo CD of ‘Beware Of Billy’s Ghost’ appeared a couple of years ago, and that track has been made available as a free download this week, at the same time that the aforementioned debut EP is issued.
This EP is not for the casual listener, with MG opting to make their vinyl debut with four songs that pick over the bones of society’s malaise, the subject matter veering from the Stepford wife state of the nation plea that imbues the spirit of opening title track ‘Robots’ to the majestic sorrow of closing track ‘Sharks’. Sandwiched inbetween these two songs are the brooding, Dickensian ‘Dark Clouds Of London’ and ‘House Of Make Believe’ which manages to thrill whilst conveying an air of resignation and acceptance of a dark, unholy world.
The musicianship, vocals, production and passion from all concerned, make this one of the must-buys of this year’s Record Store Day. How great are Mozzy Green? Truly great. Britain’s finest.
