The Howlie's - Stunned EPThe full EP can be purchased for $4 at their Bandcamp page, http://howlies.bandcamp.com/, and you can also download the single "Zombie Girl" directly from their website.
It's been over a year since the Howlies released their debut album, and it takes one listen to October's "Stunned" EP to tell how their well-crafted blend of surf and punk has been carefully focused into a more polished attack. If "Trippin' with the Howlies" is an alcoholic energy drink, then "Stunned" is the power shot, which is fortunate - this record lives comfortably outside of the realm of first album leftovers.
Though the title track doesn't live up to its namesake in the same manner that the others do, there's something about this EP that will keep you listening well after it's finished. "Tie Me Up, Throw Me Down" is a perfect example, with the punch of stripped down acoustic garage rock, set apart by percussive vocal harmonies that flow in and out of each other so fluidly it's almost as if every member is playing two instruments simultaneously.
The single "Zombie Girl" really defines the tone of the album, however, tapping into a well of power that only three chord, low gain rock can. The bliss of simplicity is mixed with just enough reverb to do the trick, a method that is used to create a sound reminiscent of early 70's punk rock slapped with Beach Boys harmonies.
If you haven't heard the Howlie's first full length, grab this first. "Stunned" is a delightfully upbeat, short but sweet breath of fresh air.
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