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Bakers Eddy - EP Review: Plastic Wasteland

01 Aug 2015 // A review by Kerry MB

Bakers Eddy hail from Windy Wellington, and their debut EP has just landed to my awaiting ears.

Plastic Wasteland shows the capabilities of a young band who have worked solidly to become a tightly oiled machine with infectious riffs, melodies and flair.Plastic Wasteland is only a short three song EP and I’m gutted, because it is simply sublime.

Vocalist and Guitarist, Ciarann Babbington sings with clarity and strength, already sounding like a polished musician beyond his years, vocally and lyrically, with a maturity that I haven’t heard in long time in such a young band. Any good music should spill passion and enthusiasm and Bakers Eddy show no shortage of either.

The first track, Plastic Wasteland is a phenomenal burst of energy, layers of melody and everything you want and expect to hear. It’s definitely a stand out track for me. Something Outside, the band’s first single from the EP, is equally as punchy and hard hitting and a song that would definitely get the crowd going. Closing off with Hyper Excessive Consumption, it’s an assault of angst perfection. It’s hard, it’s raw and it's captivating.

Bakers Eddy have managed to create something truly exciting for NZ Rock and I cannot wait to see their progression.

 

About Bakers Eddy

When did music first really speak to you? For previous Wellington rock quartet Bakers Eddy, it was as teenagers. Inspired by 90's/2000's rock, the foursome practiced together relentlessly. With Foo Fighters, Shihad, The Mint Chicks and The D4 as references, they became the polished band of entertainers they are now.

Over the last two years, Bakers Eddy have done substantial work to build on their talent and dedication, establishing themselves as one of the most in-demand young rock bands from the capital in the process.

Dedicated and professional, their music is all lean muscle. Welding infectious melodies to classic rock themes, ascendant guitar riffs and sing-along group vocals - live and recorded - Bakers Eddy are poised to make a significant impact on the New Zealand rock music scene.

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Releases

Love Boredom Bicycles
Year: 2022
Type: Album
I'm Not Making Good Decisions
Year: 2018
Type: Album
Plastic Wasteland
Year: 2015
Type: EP

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