After releasing their 13th studio album "Different Days" last year. The Charlatans have now released an EP called "Totally Eclipsing". The music is from the same sessions as "Different Days". The way to get this EP is either by buying the new special edition of "Different Days" which has the "Totally Eclipsing" EP as the second disc. Or They have also released the EP stand alone on Vinyl and also it is on streaming services too. Personally I wish it was released stand alone on CD as I am not into buying albums for a second time just for extra tracks no matter how good it is.
But the thing is, this is a very solid EP. Obviously before listening to this you could see the songs on these as the leftovers or b-sides from the "Different Days" sessions. But the thing is I rated "Different Days" highly and thought it was up there with some of their classic albums. So even if their was a slight decline in quality in this EP I wanted to listen to it. And to be honest I am glad I did. This 4 track EP is excellent. It does have the same feel to it as the songs on "Different Days". And personally I think all 4 tracks could have made that album. But at the same time I am glad they are not on the album as that would have made it too long.
The tracks have this same warm, indie vibe to them and see a band that after all this time are still producing great music. I think by now you know what you are going to get with this band. But if you are good at something you may as well keep doing it.
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