iLiKETRAiNS – The Christmas Tree Ship EP

IliKETRAiNS are a band that have always been underrated in my eyes. The track they have released ambitious tracks ‘Spencer Perceval’ to the storytelling wonder of “A Rook House For Bobby.” The new EP sets a new course for the band. The new EP is five tracks long but it is really one giant big piece of music. The EP starts with “The Christmas Tree Ship” with a very sparse opening that sounds so fragile. It leads right into the “South Shore.” The section shows a little more life and has a really power little moment in the middle that always strikes a chord with me. “Two Brothers” has some really amazing drum work on the backed of the track. Toward the two minute mark you can hear the drums in the background and when the guitars start to pick up and get more intense. It is just a wonderful moment. The band really shine in the last section of the EP called “Friday – Everybody Goodbye.” The section begins with a little swirling sounds in the background then works up to a thrilling and emotional climax and I love how that swirling sound makes a return in the end. The band at every release have put together a splendid display of their craft but this EP was really quite something. The band continues to amazing with every record.