Canterbury Effect - Every Piece Of Me

EPs are always hard to judge for me. Four or five songs are what is usually takes to really get into and get a feel for an album, but with an EP that is the whole shebang. Sometimes it is the best way to just get a feeling for a band. No bells, no whistles, just a little taste. Either you like it or you don’t. And? I do. Canterbury Effect’s debut EP, Every Piece Of Me, comes out of the gate with a catchy, guitar-driven sound and doesn’t turn back. These guys do guitar rock, and they do it pretty dang well. So what keeps this EP from getting more praise? Well the production plain and simple. The entire EP sounds like the vocal were recorded with the microphone in the next room. They are distant and just not loud enough. The drums, guitars, and bass seem upfront enough, but still carry a certain distance, not reaching their full potential. Yes, all small bands with debut EPs can’t have a beautiful production, and I am not point fingers or saying names here, but a little more polishing would have done well. All in all, a good start to what could lead to a very entertaining full-length someday. Just be sure to turn up the vocals and get the singing down, and all will be well. [www.canterburyeffect.com]