Early Thoughts: Monks of Mellonwah

Through a first listen, Sydney-based rock outfit Monks of Mellonwah may not have my heart, but they definitely have my attention. Their third EP in three years, Sky & The Dark Night leaves a little to be desired on a few fronts. The album (albeit 3 tracks and clocking in at just over 8 minutes) takes you on a bit of journey that is likely to remind you of something you saw in a movie once. It's best to listen to the full mix and hear it in its entirety, and for good reason. The band seems to rank up there with others that can do a lot with such a short span of time. Listening to the EP brings to mind some of what RED and even Between the Buried and Me have accomplished.

The EP is very theatrical, which works in their favor. Some electronic elements come in towards the end, making me think this is where they might be going for their eventual full length. This 8 minute EP also showcases a much more polished sound, which compliments the four-piece. Tracks from their previous release, Neurogenesis, showed the group bordering on a Red Hot Chili Peppers vibe, but Sky & The Dark Night ventures far from that rawness. Rock is definitely at the forefront, but I kind of like the Neurogenesis sound a bit more than what the new EP draws inspiration from.

Check out the links below for more information on the band, and listen to Sky & The Dark Night on their Bandcamp page.

www.monksofmellonwah.com

www.facebook.com/monksofmellonwah

http://www.youtube.com/user/MonksofMellonwah

www.twitter.com/monksofmellonwah

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