The Cool and Deadly

Deadly EP

Self Released

(The Cool and Deadly MySpace)

The Cool and Deadly creates a reggae fuzz rock crossover that surprisingly works, as it comes dripping with a realness and rawness that can’t be faked. The Deadly EP is the Brooklyn band’s second release and this time the band has gone for quality over quantity. The EP features four originals and their alternate dub versions except for the track Tonight.

Opening with the western influenced the Future has No Love, the band immediately generates interest with its original lo-fi sound. Album highlight First Time is a romantic reggae groove and has a classic 50s feel to it. Certainly one of the more catchy reggae songs I have heard this year, but with a welcome zero pop shine.

Rudeboy’s Revenge turns up the heat and the distorted guitar as it drives a storming groove, and is kinda reminiscent of the Bad Brains I Against I era. The dub versions of three of the songs are well constructed and make a nice inclusion to this release.

As with all EPs, the purpose is to give you a taste and hopefully leave you with wanting more. Well The Cool and Deadly certainly achieved that here, this is one Deadly EP.

Reviewed by Pilipo

You can purchase the Deadly EP online here