'As quoted on their official website, Desert Monkey makes music 'purely for the fun of it'. WIth their five track EP called 'Water Damage', the band gives us a look at how Desert Monkey is currently doing. I am delighted when I read that the band has lots of interesting influences, containing funky and groovy beats, a bit of blues and some indie drips.

When listening to the five tracks I get what I expect, funky and groovy rock with blues influences. The surprising intro gives me the impression of 'let the chaos begin' and Cal Smith* knows how to give the rhythm extra power with his vocals. The 'chaos' feeling doesn't make the song very catchy. The second track has a pop-rock, indie feeling with a rather original drum intro, nothing too special afterwards. The title track 'Water Damage' seems more controlled and more catchy. The instruments go along quite nicely which makes the track interesting. I especially love the guitar solos and bass beats, original and raw. The second two tracks are decent tracks as well. A bit more variation would be better, and the vocals weaken at times. Nonetheless, 'Water Damage' is a decent EP. If Desert Monkey keep improving like this they have a good future ahead of them.'

7 out of 10

by Quentin.

*[Reviewer mistake - should be Lewis Spurgin]

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