We Hunt Buffalo's self-titled EP leaves us wanting more

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      We Hunt Buffalo
      We Hunt Buffalo EP (Independent)

      While many bands that align themselves with animal names might hardly deserve the title, We Hunt Buffalo’s dedication to track down and capture the dying breed of rock and roll certainly gives itself leave to be called whatever-the-hell it pleases.

      The Vancouver-based three-piece seems to have caught onto the fact that every good, classic record needs at least one song dedicated to drugs, which is why its self-titled debut EP kicks off with “Strange Sensation”: a five minute homage to one-night’s trip in the desert. The track is distorted and sludgy, but maintains the clarity of a good old-fashioned rock tune with devilish licks and soulful howls.

      “The Search” is the second gem on the six-song disc. It starts out with heavy drums and a catchy riff before bleeding into a melodic rhapsody that’s nearly reminiscent of the early Tragically Hip, with a vocal intonation somewhere between Gord Downie and Danzig.

      Showing the music scene that, yes, once again can just a guitarist, bassist, and drummer comprise a great band, We Hunt Buffalo is resurgence of a three-piece act we’ve been ever-so-patiently waiting for since 1994.

      And the group definitely has the chops to prove it’s worth its salt. “Northern Desert” and “Rain”—with slower riffs and softer percussion—showcase the musical talents that the boys really possess, and if somehow that weren’t enough, they establish it once again with instrumental ditty, “The Hitchhiker”.

      In only six tracks, the guys of We Hunt Buffalo have piqued enough interest for one to ask: who the hell are these guys and where can I hear more? Well, whoever they are, they definitely slay. Buffalo, that is.

      Comments

      6 Comments

      Justine

      Jun 9, 2010 at 3:01pm

      WHB is fucking money

      Josh

      Jun 9, 2010 at 6:50pm

      so grimey! I love it

      ~Leesha

      Jun 9, 2010 at 6:52pm

      This shit rocks!, I want more!!

      MADmike

      Jun 14, 2010 at 9:58am

      where can I get a copy of this?

      We Hunt Buffalo

      Jun 14, 2010 at 5:40pm

      thanks everybody! the cd is available at WHB live shows and at `The River` 9048 Glover Road, Fort Langley. Your source for vintage clothing and music.

      One that Knows What He's Talking About

      Jun 15, 2010 at 10:24am

      I want more.