It leaves you a bit sweaty. A bit filthy. A bit drained.
I’d say it’s worth the listen? Right?
Austin, Texas’ Funeral Kab’s five-track self-titled EP leaves much to the imagination in terms of trying to keep up on the lyrics. But make no mistake, the journey to get to that state-of-mine is an adrenaline-filled escape.
According to the band’s bio, “Church Maus” is written from the point of view of a Church mouse. It took me awhile to really put my mind into that spot before I realized I was just trying way too hard to make something more that it being what it is. The punk fueled track is a high octane piece with cursing, jumpy guitar licks and a bevy of percussion. Something about the lyrics – or even the vocal barrage – engulfed my senses.
In “Christian Sheep” the band takes another philosophical approach to religion. This song triggers a lot more imagery than “Church Maus” and has a bit more lyrical structure. Or not. That’s the beauty of punk rock – the less structure the better!
“…And Now Your Shit” has a killer opening riff. The music bed to this song is pretty damn cool. It’s got this echo-ing type of guitar that shuffles alongside the throbbing base.
The last two tracks, “1717 17th Street” and “HEY Hollywood” are also solid punk pieces. I felt like as the EP went along, the songs got better and better. Overall, I give these guys a solid B+. I’d like to have heard more of the change ups on the guitar riffs and I liked how they toyed with the listener on moving tones. Fans looking for something part Faith No More part Green Day and part Orgy might find it in Funeral Kab.