Little Comets follow-up their debut album, In Search of the Elusive Little Comets, with an upbeat 5 track EP entitled Worry. The 3-piece were formed in 2008 and have endured a rollercoaster three years which have included the highs of being signed to Columbia Records, only to be subsequently dumped a year later. ‘However, the band powered on and released the album on an independent label. Just when things were looking up for Little Comets, they were rocked by the decision of their drummer Mark Harle to quit in May 2011, citing his desire to pursue other opportunities as his reason. It would have come as no surprise had they decided to pack it in there and then but despite those fears, they vowed to continue on. Which brings us up to the release of the Worry EP.
The title track, Worry, is a refreshingly upbeat tune with a heavenly hook that instantly catches the ear of its listener. If you’re looking for a song that you can get your best dancing shoes out for, this is the song for you. It’s infectiously catchy and lyrically simple. Also included in the EP is an acoustic version of Worry which, often I would applaud, but disappointingly it smacks of laziness in my opinion. The band do little or nothing to make the song sound in any way different. Perhaps, I’ve just been spoiled by recent acoustic offerings from Delorentos, but I expected more from this.
Waiting in the Shadows for the Dead of Night continues the theme of catchy hooks and infectious melodies. It doesn’t reach the dizzying heights of Worry but this is a solid track which draws comparisons to We Cut Corners. His Thunder takes the band in a different direction. This is a slower, minimalistic effort which is in stark contrast to what has come before it. The vocals are dark and brooding which nicely compliments the downbeat theme of the lyrics that seem to refer to an abusive childhood. Lead singer, Rob Coles shows off his ever increasingly impressive writing skills as he laments “For I’m the truth, the two in ten that suffer at the whims of the weakest men.” Closing track, Figures, is a song which is loaded with regret. The inclusion of a delectable guitar hook make this a far more memorable track than His Thunder but lyrically it isn’t as strong.
Despite the fact that Little Comets have only been recording for three years they have ridden a tumultuous, stormy period and have come out the other side of it with what is an excellent offering. It shows great maturity to be able to continue writing good music when it may seem easier to just give up and for that I must commend them. Little Comets must now push on and reaffirm their status as one of the most exciting up and coming indie acts. It will be a long arduous journey for them, but on the evidence of this EP, they have little to Worry about.