Remember, remember the 10th November; The Thinking Men’s EP comes out. Or, remember remember the 12th November IT WILL BE MY BIRTHDAY. 25 years old I shall be. Bloody hell. I’ve done nothing of worth in my 25 years. I can’t even swim.

Right, review.

I’ll be honest, I’m still in a daze from seeing S.C.U.M last night so this may well be all over the place. It usually is anyway. I like things to be all over the place, adds excitement doesn’t it. If it was possible for Tom Waits and The Kinks to have musical children they would create The Thinking Men. They aren’t all men, so that’s a bit misleading isn’t it. They are 3 wonderful people who by the names of Ronnie, Sarah and Johnny. They are incredible musicians, seriously; they are bloody brilliant.

I am currently having my ears blown off whilst listening to Don’t Do What I Do, Just Do What I Say. I swear I just heard Johnny growl at some point in the song. Who doesn’t love a growl in a song. Very very Tom Waits. Very very good. Personally, it’s my favourite off the EP. I will change my mind because that’s how I am. I can never stick with a favourite track off an EP/LP.

The trio come from Norwich. I know NOTHING about Norwich at all. Doesn’t Delia Smith support the football team and went a bit mental at one of their games? I could be wrong, I’m rarely right. If this is the sound that is coming from Norwich then bloody get me to Norwich. This is inspiring stuff.

If you read what I write (I’m sorry if you do) then you will know I love anything creepy and dark. This is probably why I instantly fell in love with The Thinking Men. It is creepy, dark and intense. Johnny’s voice is so menacing but it is balanced out with Sarah’s delicate tones. This is evident on the track  False Alarm, which I am now starting to think is my favourite.

In short, this EP is brilliant and you need it. You know those dark, cold, English winters we have that are so dull and full of menace? This EP is the soundtrack to it. I don’t feel like I’m in 2011 when I listen to it. I feel like I’ve gone way way back in time listening to this record, it’s just stunning. I’d like to give an honourable mention to Ronnie because he plays the Kazoo. Not enough bands have that instrument involved in their music. Underrated.

Their fusion of Jazz and the Blues is just perfect. When you can mix these two genres together and do it as well as The Thinking Men do, well, you’ve got yourself an amazing sound.

You can listen to the EP RIGHT HERE. CLICK HERE. NOW!

As someone who is a HUGE fan of the likes of Tom Waits and Townes Van Zandt, it’s no surprise that I adore The Thinking Men; and you should too.

Oh, and don’t forget to buy their EP on the 10th November.