Lighthouse On The Horizon - Rough Seas Ep Review

I know it's been awhile since theres been anything new on this site. Its been a strange year to be sure. Enough of that though. Here's an review of Lighthouse on the horizon's brand new EP "Rough Seas"

I heard that this is a collection of unreleased songs. I have been a fan of Bryant Dunivan for awhile so I thought I would check it out and give it an review.

The EP starts out with an nice calming DUB with some really nice guitar work within the track. At times the EP reminded me of oldschool skunk records bands. It also contains a really good Long Beach Dub all stars cover of the track "Fugazi". A well placed cover of Nofx's "El Lay" is also on this EP.

My favorite song on the EP was "Names in the stars" its an touching slow paced heavy bass track laced with thoughtful lyrics.

All the bass in the EP is top notch work. Guitar work is good and punchy. The vocals are all very clear and well placed. In Closing I really liked this EP. I think its atleast worth as listen.

It available for preorder now at http://lighthousedub.bandcamp.com/album/rough-seas-ep

Short Review of 3RD Alleys New Singles

--Bloodshot Eyes--

The first time I heard 3RD Alley I had a "What the fuck is this?" moment. Finally a band that had real lyrics and that wasn’t about some lame gimmick or about a poser filled scene. "Bloodshot Eyes" reminds me of the first time I heard 3RD Alley. This song has the same "dark reggae I don't give a shit if the world’s about to end attitude" to it. Which is most of the reason I'm such a big fan of 3RD Alley. There are not many bands that can really go back to their old sound/style after two full length records and actually pull it off. It’s filled with catchy everything really to the vocals the guitar work and the recording and producing is top notch also.

--Medicated--

Very easy to relate to this song lyrically for most people I think. There are a lot of elements and layers to this song, crunchy guitars and catchy lyrics. Shit even the guitars are catchy. The sax recording of Todd Forman (Sublime/Sublime With Rome) hands down murders the track, Sounds like Todd's playing right next to you in a small room.

--Conclusion--

Definitely check out these singles I gotta say its been many years and 3RD Alley hasn't disappointed yet.



Heres the link to the 3RD Alley paypal store

http://3rdalley.bigcartel.com/product/medicated-bloodshot-eyes-double-single-presale

Good Read: Dying For Triplicate

Check out Todd "Zman" Zalkins new book "Dying For Triplicate". Todds also the frontman of Corn Doggy Dog and the 1/2 lb and has long been a part of the long beach punk scene.

"Dying for Triplicate" is an inside glimpse of a horrific story of addiction, and proof that we can change, and break free of something that we never dreamt possible.

Check it out here

http://www.dyingfortriplicate.com/

You can also check out Corn Doggy Dog and the 1/2 lb at

http://www.myspace.com/corndoggydog