'Quakers Alley' - The Verdicts EP Review

So as they say, "the boys are back in town" - in this case, Colchester Town. After a quiet 2020, The Verdicts are back with an EP released at midnight tonight (30th January) called 'Quakers Alley'.

The Verdicts are; charismatic frontman, Archie, Albie and Fin, who are responsible for some amazing guitar riffs and solos, backed with some great drums by the other Archie, and Harry on bass.

Track 1 and 2, 'Intro' and 'Liverpool Street' are an energetic, punky start to the EP, telling the story of Archie falling asleep on the last train and getting himself stuck in Liverpool Street. This song has the most amazing guitars and an incredibly catchy chorus.

Track 3 - 'Just Another Heartbreak Away'. As someone who has seen The Verdicts live multiple times, this is my favourite to watch them perform. The pre-chorus is one of my highlights from the whole EP, and I have to mention the outstanding guitar solos again! For this version, they have guest vocals from Fran Larkin of Sandcastle Jesus.

Track 4 - 'CO3 Misery' is a song about British culture letting you down. The band have said one of the inspirations behind it was the poetry of John Cooper Clarke, which you can really feel when you listen to the song.

'Alleyway', track 5, starts soft and acoustic and is a tale of The Verdicts growing up. This is a song I often catch myself singing. Again, The Verdicts and their pre-choruses always have me dancing. This song would be a great emotional end to this EP, but keep listening on for a suprise finish!

As, I've said before, I've seen The Verdicts live a few times, and I will definitely be there once restrictions are lifted to see them again!

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