After numerous singles, compilations, and their split LP with KEMIALLISET YSTDVDT, EIYL bring us their debut album. And it doesn't disappoint. With an energy that betrays a love for making a lot of noise, this Finnish band have recorded eight tracks of crashing sturm und drang, jumping from subdued tension to all-out blasting at the stomp of a distortion pedal. And, blissfully, under all the crackle and fizz, complex melodies peep put, seeping into your conciousness. Yum.

Nea's vocals are reminiscent of Signe from much-missed Danish band MURMUR, or perhaps 'er out of UZEDA, while the guitars lay on some more early SY moves. And the best thing is that this band are way more than a simple sum of their influences. Europeans have long had a reputation for making some rather unhinged music, and Finnish bands seem to be staking a claim as the howling kings. Okay, so EIYL are more likely to murmur a little before they freak out, but I think you get the picture. Do they rock? Oh yes they do.

Nice digi-pak sleeve. Awesome.

Ltd. to 500 copies. A co-release with If Society. You should really check out their latest album "8 Hours" - it's brilliant. You can buy it from Norman Records.