The Estates General--The Estates General EP

Combining the cream of today’s pop crop as their influences, The Estates General throws out their newest EP to the masses. Taking root in Lexington, Kentucky, the quartet was conceived in late 2005 at the dissolution of the members’ former band, Scenic View. Just before returning to school in the fall, the new rock group puts out their self-titled EP, that simply reeks of prospective talent.

The release is very mid-stream rock, with nothing too offending or strange, but is interesting if only because of the band’s age. "You Are Not An Artist" and "We Can’t All See The Shore" are well-written, well-played songs that could just use better recording. "God Save the Interstate" especially is an ear-catching tune with bouncy rhythms and interesting melodies. Some songs fail to impress however, and one wishes dearly for better vocal recording.

Nevertheless, The Estates General have crafted an appealing beginning, and with more experience and better recording we should all look forward to some excellent songs coming from the Kentucky rock group.