Heights - The Land, The Ocean, The Distance

Emerging from Hertfordshire only last year, Heights have already proved themselves to be hard workers. Playing gig after sweaty gig, it’s fair to say that their passion for raw performance has shone through, and between all the travelling they’ve managed to produce this fine three-track offering.

'The Land, The Ocean, The Distance' gets off to a shaky start, however: whilst the beginning of 'Empire' is strong, once the vocals kick in, things seem to take a downward turn. Overkill rules all, as Thomas Debeare’s low-pitch vocals drown out the rest of the band’s talents. As we edge into 'Paint the Sky', things look to be going in the same direction. Luckily, there's rapid improvement - the combination of Tom Hutton’s drums with various guitars and bass is tight, making a perfect nugget to mosh along to. With the ubiquitous chanting refrains guaranteed to not only unite the band, but the audience too, this is a surefire anthem. 'World’s Apart's guitar-heavy base is crunching, with the drums taking an unusual backseat. Enjoyably slow-paced it adds a slightly calmer offering to proceedings. The guitar-echo lingers long after the track has ended - it's a winner.

Overall, the EP gives us a snippet into what's to come from Heights. Perhaps their strength lies in their live performance, but there’s no doubt as to what recorded achievements this band will make in future.

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