change of pace.. The song continues to get faster and faster, nearly becoming a punk song. The song ends with lyrics that repeat, “I used to think that all humans were inherently good/Every time I’m wrong someone proves me right.” It is sung by both the lead singer and bassist, which adds nice contrasting harmony. I am not quite sure what those lyrics mean, but it could have something to do with all their experiences in their hometown of Frederick.

 

One of the singles on Sedated, “Fountains and Medicine,” shows off punk roots with a twist. The guitar and drums are very heavy -- it’s as if you are there with the musicians as they are intensely thrashing their instruments. The vocals are sung, like “Frederick,” with the same attention to dual harmony.

 

The fourth on the EP, “Kathleen,” is the most indie-minded song off the EP. It starts out very soft, with a fun guitar solo that is repeated towards the track’s close. The song picks up as it goes on, but remains largely calm -- the vibe would mesh well with a new indie film. The ending lyrics are romantic, where Lilac Daze’s female vocalist confesses, “I wish I could have been there, holding you tightly, with your little body nicely fitting into my arms.”

 

The last song on the EP, “Knives,” is my favorite song on Sedated. The beat is very fun and easy to dance to. It starts out very simple, then progresses into this awesome song with fun guitar riffs and drums that play off of it. Its fun-loving environment is thrown off with “I hate you” being repeated over and over near the EP’s conclusion.

 

I would definitely recommend giving Sedated a spin. Each song has its own unique feel to it but comes together to create a unified EP that becomes more interesting with each listen.