Lighter E.P. (2018)

Lighter E.P. is a 2018 release by Scottish rock and alternative rock band OVERHAUL. Released on 21st May 2018, the four-track E.P. marked an important return for the band and was recorded at Andy Gallagher’s home studio, The Hidden Studio, in Millport, Scotland.

The Lighter E.P. combines OVERHAUL’s guitar-driven alternative rock sound with grunge and punk influences. The release features Andy Gallagher on vocals and guitar, Kenny Johnson on bass and John Malone on drums and backing vocals.

The tracks were recorded at The Hidden Studio and were subsequently remixed and remastered by Lewis Kelly. Lighter E.P. forms an important part of the OVERHAUL catalogue between Achukma and later releases including Time Flies By.

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LIGHTER E.P. — TRACKLIST

1. This Gut Feeling Inside
2. It Feels Like We’re The Only Ones Left On Earth
3. Kill Ourselves Working Hard
4. Good Intentions

Released: 21st May 2018

Artwork by Andy Gallagher

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OVERHAUL’S COMEBACK RELEASE

The Lighter E.P. marked OVERHAUL’s comeback release, bringing Andy Gallagher and Kenny Johnson back together with new drummer John Malone. The combination of the three musicians gave the release a renewed energy and helped establish the lineup and sound that would carry OVERHAUL forward.

The tracks were recorded at Andy’s home studio, The Hidden Studio, in Millport, Scotland, and were recently remixed and remastered by Lewis Kelly.

Released 21st May 2018.

QUOTES / REVIEWS

Overhaul are a three piece alternative rock outfit based in Scotland made up of Andy Gallagher on Vocals/Guitar, Kenny Johnson on Bass and John Malone on backing vocals/Drums. Today I’ll be reviewing their EP ‘Lighter’ which was released on the 21st May 2018.

‘This Gut Feeling Inside’ has a nice drum roll to greet us, and then it just blasts off, now I’ve always liked songs that are full of energy, but it’s even better when they are also complex instrumentally, it’s not just a fast track, but one where it’s a lot of sounds built up together and ‘This Gut Feeling Inside’ has a lot going on for sure. Overhaul have started this EP off well, and it might be called ‘Lighter’ but if this track is any indication then it’s heavy on great tracks.

‘It Feels Like We’re The Only Ones Left On Earth’ is very different from the last track, slower for a start, more vocally heavy and it really gives that aspect of their music to shine. I like the harmony of the vocals and they are certainly something that’d get you moving…or bobbing your head. This track is one of those ones you could listen to a dozen times and not get bored.

‘Kill Ourselves Working Hard’ has another strong percussive intro, and bleeds into some amazing guitars and bass. This is an incredibly packed track instrumentally, although there are also plenty of their distinctive vocals as well.

‘Good Intentions’ opens with some well paced guitar, that starts to build up with the help of the drumming. The tune is simple but catchy and the vocal segments add a lot to the track as a whole.

So that’s what I thought about Overhaul’s EP ‘Lighter’ and if you want to check that out for yourself then pop over to Bandcamp.
Tom Neil – Off The Record

This Gut Feeling Inside had a bit of a surf punk feel. Kill Ourselves Working Hard is a tune we can all relate to! This new EP is very grunge, with a punk feel! Incredible bass playing from Kenny throughout, and intense vocals from Andy! Overhaul’s playing was tight! They are all fantastic musicians who give the music mindblowing intensity when you see them perform it live.

I heard a lot of heavy grunge, and punk throughout their songs, and even some hints of surf punk. This is a band who I want to see play more, and once you get their new EP ‘Lighter’, you will too!
CC BADASS

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