With a new EP that is sure to bring pleasure to the ears, Iration has another great group of songs under their belts. The 5 song EP titled, Fresh Grounds, stays true to their mastered soft- rock reggae style, but also adds a touch of ska rhythm to the first track “Can’t Wait.”

This song is brutally catchy, and on the verge of being stuck in my head, even while I sleep! (Did Justin Bieber’s songwriters get on this EP?)

Probably the most interesting song as far as synth’s go, is “All This Time.”  This track comes on strong with a heavy guitar lick, (with heavy distortion of course) and somehow morphs into an airy synth tune, worthy of a spot on an Owl City album. The transitions are flawless and connect the distorted guitar with the delicate synth in a delightful way. It was a nice surprise, and it doesn’t throw off the song, in fact, it makes the song.

Acoustic guitar picking leads the listener into a story of what everyone dreads, getting dumped. But this song isn’t just about getting dumped, but about getting dumped without any notice. “No Letter,” is the title and is also what the singer is lacking. Deep confusion plays as the theme for the song. It asks the question so many have in the past, “Why does someone leave when you’ve treated them so well?” The search for that answer might be out of our reach, but identifying with this song definitely isn’t.

Now, there are two more songs that are definitely worth listening to, but I’ll leave that up to you. Go and check out the new EP, it’s worth the couple bucks, and more. Here’s why:

This EP has picked apart the best pieces you would find in a full-length album, without condensing any talent. The heartfelt acoustic song, upbeat catchy and inspirational tune, the heavier rock tracks are in a perfect marriage in the Fresh Grounds EP. The boys if Iration did a spectacular job at fitting all those different moods in a simple melody of tracks. If you don’t believe me, listen for yourself, it just might have you singing “Can’t Wait,” before you’re full awake.

Now, what about a full-length album guys? Don’t leave the fans hangin’!

Yours truly,

Melissa