Review: Deap Vally, Get Deap! EP

So I've been sitting on this duo for a while, and tracking their songs on Facebook as they've kind of erupted. Deap Vally is a new two-piece rock/grunge outfit out of LA, starting in 2011. I discovered them through Buzz Bands LA, which you should definitely check out if you want to be familiar on any of the up and comers out of LA. I hate that the first record we have from them is just an EP because I think there's so much potential with these two girls. Four tracks in I just want more from them. But Get Deap! is what we've got, and I'll take it over nothing.

The inevitable comparisons are here already. As soon as "Lies" begins, you'll assume Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards took an entire book from the library that is Jack and Meg White's illustrious career. "End of the World" even has the same style of percussion and guitar focus as "Seven Nation Army". Troy's vocals are eerily matching to Jack White on all four tracks, so it's not like its the Meg Show on this EP. The songs are short, all clocking in at three minutes or less, besides "End of the World". "Gonna Make My Own Money" finds the girls more chaotic than ever, and it matches the style they've come to show for themselves.

Raw, unrelenting, and pure fun, aka Deap Vally.

The music is raw and real. Troy's solo before the bridge of "End of the World" is simple, yet showcases just a taste of what she can do. Percussion wise, the EP is as tight as can be. "Ain't Fair" also proves Edwards can hold her own as a chick drummer, which isn't as common as many might think. Props to her for stepping out and showing off her talent, particularly on "Ain't Fair". "Lies", and particularly the first verse, reminds me of something off The Dead Weather, with just as much reverb and feedback. A classic raw sound.

I wish there was more here for me to review, but Deap Vally is keeping us guessing as to what they'll do next. It might be a while until we get more music from these two rockers, but its safe to say it should be on your list when we do. From what I've seen here, the two put on quite the live show too. Check them out.