Join Shaven Primates on Chasing Dragons with their New EP

Despite being a short-lived EP with three tracks, Shaven Primates made sure to make every second of “Chasing The Dragon” count by having that familiar rock sound in every song that hits close to home.

The arrangements and the layers of instruments within the entire record is full, captures the entirety of sound, and overall phenomenal. It shows off their passion and knowledge on making music and making it in such a way that it reaches its best form.

Starting off with “Airwaves”, the guitar tone is emphasized greatly, with the vocals suiting the energy just as well. The different guitar parts and the drums just go together in harmony, making the song sound like an anthem. It’s not too complicated lyric-wise, so it’s easy to follow along to; the chorus is mainly a series of “you’re stuck in a rut dreaming of airwaves”.

Coming on as a pleasant surprise, Shaven Primates covered Kate Bush’s “Babooshka”, deeming it the second track on their EP. Already introduced to their rock sound and capability as a band, they have done the English singer-songwriter’s song justice, if not, made a fuller instrumental to accompany the vocals — which, with its rasp, contrasts the original, but in a way, it made up for it due to the background voices. As all cover songs go, especially those included in EPs and albums, this is a solid one.

“I’ll Quit Tomorrow”, the third and final song, stands out as it gives a nod to the EP’s title with the recurring lyrics of “I need me a bigger dragon to chase”. Lyrically, it’s honestly catchy and clever, especially the different versions of the pre-chorus throughout the song: “Who am I kidding? I need to displace // there’s truth I must face // screw this rat race”. There’s also a subtle emotion of not giving a damn present within this song, with how the lyrics are delivered.

The message of the track itself seems to somewhat refer to starting all over again, making new things again, or simply rewinding the record again (we won’t blame you if you do). Conveniently, the ambience of all three songs match each other finely, that you barely notice the EP ending already, and you’re off to the first track all over again.

Overall, “Chasing The Dragon” truly is one of a kind. Solid tone, rhythm, an energy that just screams rock n’ roll. The way you can hear and notice the guitar, bass, and every other component is incredible.