Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I've been a fan of these kids since they released their Black Smoke Rising ep last year. They are my favorite new band hands down. Led Zep comparisons are legit, but to me it is a homage and not a ripoff. Individually they've referenced a diverse, eclectic number of major influences including Willie Dixon who Led Zep was also hugely influenced by. They are all accomplished musicians and amazing songwriters. Now onto their new recording. I've listened to this in its entirety multiple times and each time it continues to grow more and more on me. On first listen, I was blown away more than I had been in years by the opening track, Age of Man. It was immediately obvious how much they have matured as songwriters and musicians in the short time since their From the Fires double ep. Their sense of melody is beyond their years. The entire album flows effortlessly from song to song, and by the last track I'm left wanting more. To put things in perspective, I've been an avid music lover for close to 50 years with a CD collection of over 20,000 titles. I rarely write reviews as it would become another full time job with the amount of new music I listen to each week. Music is obsession for me, and I do not simply state something is this good without the benefit of having heard many other new artists as well. This is the best new band I've heard in many, many years despite their uncanny resemblance to Led Zep. They simply write great songs, period. Do yourself a favor, and open your mind and LISTEN without prejudice and I'm sure you'll be as blown away as I was. This will be without a doubt my album of the year. I would also like to mention that another great up and coming band called Bad Touch is definitely worthy of your time if you haven't heard their material yet. I would highly recommend you check them out.