There's a distinctly cinematic feel to this EP. It fuses some of my favourite genres, ambient, drone, electronic, and more, into something that could easily provide the mood and atmosphere for a dystopian or noir-inspired film. Rather than demanding your attention, it gradually draws you into its world.

The opening track, "SINK WHERE YOU SLEEP", begins with pizzicato strings before fuller orchestration arrives, immediately creating an unsettling atmosphere. This is softened somewhat by the saxophone that follows, at times double-tracked to great effect. It has a strange aesthetic, but one that reminds me of a deer caught in headlights. You're apprehensive, yet somehow unable to look away.

When "AN ELEPHANT NEVER FORGETS" begins, I couldn't help but think of the movie Blade Runner, with its vision of a dystopian future that somehow remains beautiful and seductive. Beneath it all sits a persistent drone that constantly pulls my attention back towards itself. Part of me appreciates the musical purpose it serves, while another part wants it to evolve just a little further. The soaring vocals are beautifully placed and provide a welcome contrast to the darker textures underneath.

The next track is the ambiguously titled "GBTC". There's a strong presence of double bass, accompanied by understated percussion, while the saxophone once again plays an important role in shaping the atmosphere. For me, it evokes reflection more than sorrow, although I can easily understand how others might hear it differently. Ghostly operatic vocals sit low in the mix, adding another layer without ever overwhelming the arrangement. Towards the end, there's an almost unhinged shift in tone that initially feels disconcerting, but the feeling soon gives way as the piece settles once more.

"HOLD ME (SLOWLY)" opens with simple guitar accompanied by understated vocals. It begins as a gentle, melodic piece, largely leaving behind the more dystopian atmosphere of the earlier tracks, almost as though we've emerged on the other side of whatever journey preceded it. As it develops, it gradually transitions into something strongly reminiscent of the '80s, a sound I remember well, but one that has lain dormant for quite some time.

The next track, "MOTHER", is the longest on the EP at nearly nine minutes. It opens almost like an orchestra warming up, an impression created by the ever-present drone that forms its foundation. It's subtle but impossible to ignore. The strings and saxophone seem to play off one another in an elegant dance, and part of me hopes the moment will simply linger, unhurried and purposeful. Thankfully, that's exactly what happens. The final minute hints at some kind of transformation, but never quite allows it to fully emerge.

The closing track, "SPILL YOUR TIME", initially feels like it's building towards something, which is an unusual approach for a finale. Instead, it gradually descends again once the vocals enter. It never quite reaches what feels like a natural conclusion and, for me, "MOTHER" might have provided a more satisfying ending to the EP.

Overall, this was an intriguing introduction to the band. It's a departure from the genres I would normally gravitate towards, but a welcome one. They've certainly earned a place on my radar, and I'll be interested to hear where they go next.