Departed - 'Tides'

Words by Adrian Ball

Departed has been busy over the last couple of years with appearances at such major festivals including Download, Planet Rockstock and Rockingham Live.  The new EP "Tides" is a follow up to their debut release and really highlights the talents and song writing skills of this band.  Guitarist Ben Brookland and frontman Mark Pascall know how to deliver both full on rock songs and those with a more melodic edge.

The EP is well put together, moving through the tracks is a pleasure and so effortless it makes for a great listen and leaves you wanting to hear more; a mix of heavier rocking tracks, great guitar riffs and stunning vocals.  Comparisons galore spring to mind, but it would only be to show the influences this band has and they do their own style so well.

Come On is blend of old school rock with stunning, raunchy vocals and a beat that just makes your face light up, a great mix of bluesy-rock.  From this track alone you can see why they've been busy playing the live scene recently.

Second track Soul Shaker is another rocker, in fact, straight out of the classic rock stable.  The vocals are on point throughout and the guitars kick out a riff that takes the track to a higher place.

A superb stand out track is All the Way which has the power to draw you in and take up all your presence, allowing you to forget everything else that is going on and ensures you enjoy the pure delight of this song.  A prefect blend of vocals, guitar and drums leaves you figuratively sprawled out on the floor wanting more, more, more.

The EP leaves you praying for more recorded music, so another EP please Departed?  No, wait, an album! This is a stunning piece for anyone’s collection and be sure to catch them live in 2019.