LAST TO RUN

After having released a quite acclaimed (and great) album in the first months of 2024, The Pineapple Thief decided to rescue some interesting tracks that were created during those recording sessions, and in a wise movement, the band wanted to released them as an EP, that could either work as the complement of the full-length album, or as an individual.

Well, this is how 'Last to Run' saw the light last November, and yeah, it is worth listening and, of course, worth reviewing.

It is a five-piece extended play that give us almost 22 minutes of high-quality music, you know, sophisticated progressive rock with hints of alternative rock and why not, even metal and pop. Creativity has no boundaries for Soord, Sykes, Kitch and Harrison, so we, the listeners/fans, have to be thankful for it.

It opens with 'All Because of Me' which would be the single from this record. When you listen to these songs you might think "how come this track was not part of the long play" haha, but that's actually nice, because the band let us know they have a lot to offer. The song starts soft but there is a crescendo until it reaches the climax, which would be the chorus, the part you will memorize. A great guitar solo comes in the last minute, adding an exquisite taste to the adventure.

'Last to Run' has odd-time-signatures at the beginning, then it slows down and becomes quite calm, even mellow, but as you can expect, the song develops and sooner than later, explodes. Love both Harrison and Sykes drums and bass figures, always changing, always challenging, and always great. Soord's voice is delicious, I mean, it works as a guide, but also as a killer, because it can take you from here to there and provoke countless emotions. There is a great brief instrumental passage where tension is added. Wonderful song, I think people will love it, I certainly do.

Of course we all are surrounded by a political context, and the band knows it, so 'Election Day' might be a picture of these political times where we all are involved, no matter if we are from Great Britain, Slovenia, United States or Mexico. In the end we make choices every single day, and those choices create a vicious circle, impacting not only oneself, but all who surround us. Nice song, though I admit it is far from being my favorite from this release.

'The World To Me' is a nice track where catchy prog rock is delivered, with a great job by Kitch on synths who puts great nuances, sometimes as just background, sometimes as the main picture. The quality of the four musicians is undeniable, so it is normal that we, as listeners, receive music that satisfies our senses and make us have a good time.

Last but not least, the EP closes with 'No Friend of Mine, another short and catchy track, but once again, full of quality. It is all a matter of tastes, because though I don't embrace this as my favorite track, I am sure its charm will touch several listeners who will actually consider this one as their favorite. This is what happens when a band this big rescues music created in past sessions and deliver it as a present not only for us, but I think, also for themselves, because it is evident they are proud and comfortable with their work

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