Last One Out - Still Life Moves EP

Providence, RI's Last One Out have arrived on the scene with their second EP titled Still Life Moves. The 4 song collection is a dazzling array of rock tunes conjured upon an indie rock framework with a slight pop sensibility thrown in for good measure that adds a touch of diversity to a band well on their way to the path of success.

We start things out with "Favorite Van Gogh" a midtempo, straightforward number with a strong vocal pattern brought upon by keyboardist Scott Royal who contributes a great deal to the band's melodic output, and is definitely a force to be reckoned with later on in the effort. "The Cavalry" is my favorite song off the effort: an intense, pulsating rocker that perfectly evokes the unique blend of music that they set out to create the moment they commenced recording on this effort, featuring more varying degrees of instrumentation and a steady, quick pace makes this track one of the staples of their live show and has a totally different sound when you hear it on the record. "Hardwiring" has a more noticeable piano melody ingrained within the confines, but the game remains the same with its inventive and melodic instrumentation weaving its way into your consciousness with a intricate earworm that you can't ignore any longer. "Like A Crown" ends our stay here with a track that manages to bring in elements we've all heard in succession one after another, and features a terrific drum pattern brought forth by Dustin Bailey that ensures everything goes together according to plan, and that we end things right on cue as well. I saw these guys a few weeks ago at The Middle East Upstairs as a part of the Local 929 showcase sponsored by Radio 92.9, and they made a terrific first impression on me with their stage presence being the highlight of the evening and just the way they conducted themselves on stage made me clamor for more from the band, and they seemed like really honest and genuine people when I interacted with a couple of the guys after their set.

Overall, a simply amazing effort from Last One Out, a band who have a clear grasp of the type of music they want to play, and they have that special spark that sets them apart from the other bands on the scene and puts them on a higher pedestal as well.

                                                                                                                                EP Score: 4.5/5

Track Listing:

1. The Cavalry
2. Favorite Van Gogh
3. Hardwiring
4. Like A Crown