Pawbox- Pawbox EP Review

Artist: Pawbox
Title: Pawbox EP
Website: http://www.myspace.com/pawbox
CdBaby Site: http://cdbaby.com/cd/pawbox
Style: Rock
Label: Self-Released
Lineup: Will Moore (vocals, bass), Ryan Leyva (guitar), Jon Epcar (drums)
Rating: 7.5 out of 10
By C.W. Ross
 
PawBox is a Los Angeles trio that puts out a big sound. Although this self-titled EP is the debut from the guys, as individuals they all have 10+ years of musical experience under their belts.

 

This EP kicks of with the track, "O.O.T.N.I.F." a real rocker that starts out with a driving guitar sound that builds to a crescendo with fast paced drum beats joining in on the action.

 

After hearing it I was ready to tighten up the belt and get ready for some really heavy rockin' music. But after that first song the band shifted gears and went in a more melodic direction with the power ballad, "Leave the Door Open," and the piano ballad, "Razor Burn."

 

The guys pick it back up a little with the song, "Losing Sleep", and then end it out with another melodic track, "Silent Movie."

 

The band's press material describes their music as being both classic while still on the cutting edge. A mixture of rock styles combining bands like, the Foo Fighters, and Queens of the Stone Age with the edge of Nine Inch Nails.

 

The EP was produced by Matty Green (Solare, Kid Gloves, Xonimo).

 

For a debut release the music was pretty tight and solid. The EP should work as a nice offering to get the band's music out there and heard.