masked intruder beyond a shadow of a doubt

“Love And Other Crimes” came out last week, just before the band’s busiest time of the year because… you know, everyone’s going on holiday and that leaves a lot of houses empty.

Rounding things out is “If Only”, a sweet enough closer that references The Wonder Years in the chorus (the tv show, not the band). If not, you will find out quick enough when you hear “Still Always On My Mind”. If you’ve listened to Masked Intruder before, you know they are particularly fond of doo wop. “Beyond The Shadow Of A Doubt” has some of the best vocal harmonies you’ll find on here, while “Running From The Cops” is the EP’s fastest song. “First Star Tonight” is catchier than herpes and comes with an honest to god guitar solo. Opening track “Take What I Want” gets things going right away with the band’s 70ies rock-inspired tribute to larceny.

Lyrically things haven’t changed either as they still sing about the girls they can’t get or are no longer allowed to see because of a pesky restraining order.

The songs that make up “Love And Other Crimes” are the band’s first for Pure Noise and they are just as melodic and addictive as anything else they’ve done up to this point. Apparently changing labels has no effect whatsoever on Masked Intruder.

Masked intruder beyond a shadow of a doubt