They may be rather fresh-faced, but London’s Chapter and Verse are determined to hit the scene with a snarling ferocity that’s mostly seen in veterans. They’re out to prove that they’re serious contenders with something to say in the alt-rock world, and they do just that with the glossy-edged ‘The Wolves Back Home’.
From the opening chords of ‘The New Breed’, it’s difficult to believe that this is Chapter and Verse’s debut EP. It’s raw, energetic, and screams with power. Chunky riffs and emotionally-charged vocals come together to create an explosive start to this release. ‘Tunnels’ and ‘Slave’ demonstrate how huge frontman Josh Carter’s vocals are, as they smash through the solid bassline and vibrant riffs, showing off his dynamic talent.
‘Electric Tongues’ is incredibly emotional, dipping through a plethora of emotions, ranging from bruising to rather euphoric, while single ‘Shelf Life’ is crammed with huge slabs of punchy guitar work.
‘The Wolves Back Home’ is full of feral and visceral riffs, wild and wonderful drum work, and rich and powerful vocals. It’s got something for everyone, ranging from the hard-hitting ‘The New Breed’ to the highly emotive ‘Electric Tongues’. It’s a stunning and well-polished EP. If their debut release is this powerful, it can only mean that Chapter and Verse have even more to offer.
JESS TAGLIANI