If you've ever read any of my live reviews before you'll know I'm a massive Matt Kilford fan, and can imagine the anticipation I felt waiting for this EP.
For some people there are certain songs that are sacred, and should never be covered by another living soul, Leonard Cohen's Hallelujuah is one that resonates for many, for me, those songs are Matt Kilford's.
My favourite track of the E.P is the first, the enchating 'Zurich' and even after hearing a hundred times I think the first line 'Where'd you go my love?' would still chill the spine and tingle the toes. Given the slowness of the lyrics and the softness of Matt's voice the guitar actually has some pace to it which makes it an even better listen. A song that has something special about it, akin to the quiet persistence of a dream.
The remaining songs on the EP are nothing less. 'Know By Now' is the fastest and some would say most cheerful of the pack, although to describe one of Matt's songs as 'cheerful' is just a bit wrong...
Hindsight for me has the best and most haunting lyrics and will take you back to lost childhoods and broken families, even if yours was always found and fixed. The final song 'House on the Hill' is my least favourite, a little too slow for me, but still a great song. Which says it all really.
All the tracks are a good length, and of great quality. And if you had't already gathered I'm a massive fan of this E.P, as should you be in the near future. Although it has to be said, these songs are always best enjoyed live.
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