Distorted melodic
With dense guitar distortion, screams, intense drums and a core of melody woven throughout, Cloud Mouth have an EP that really works its claws into you and won't let go. Guitars lead the charge, high up in the mix so you can hear every melodic riff and distorted strum, vocals gruffly scream in the background, half drowned in those warm waves of noise, this approach works so well for the Cloud Mouth sound, because as you half strain to catch those vocals you pick up so much more going on.
Underneath all the fuzz these tunes have such a catchy base, take opener 'Waves' which has a dark, nasty bass and eerie little electro noises, but at the same time the guitar delivers the tuneful riffs and cleverly paced drums pound out rhythms you can move to, it's an addictive combination and gets you bobbing your head immediately.
The EP brings to mind some of the heavier Discord bands at times; there is a raw reckless energy here that draws emotional shivers. Highly recommended.