The EP opens up with Seek, and already it can be said that this release will probably be more pleasing to those who disliked the musical influences found in Stereotype Be. Both musically and lyrically, Seek is a great song. This is definitely the right way to start this disc off.
21st Century Darlings is next. Again, this song is musically sound and lyrically sound. Some people may get caught up when they first hear this song, because it is in 6/8 time, which always tends to sound a bit off when someone starts singing with it. However, after a few listens, you should be able to tell that the beat really is there and that it actually works (and, if not, you'll just be annoyed by the first verse forever, and hopefully that won't deter you from liking this song).
Next up is Irish Hymn (For The Masses). This one is just decent, though it's key to point out that these songs are in a more raw form than they will be on the full LP, so it's quite likely that Kevin will bulk this song up and make it sound better. For now, it's good but not great.
Stranded 72.5 is probably one of Kevin's most interesting songs he's written lyrically. What the 72.5 stands for, I still am not sure of, but the whole premise of the song will certainly raise some eyebrows. The idea of the song is that it is the story of a guy and a girl who fall in love in the end times, but she has the mark of the beast. Kevin says that the point of it is really that, even when everything else around you falls, love still stands. It's a very...strange...premise to work off of for love to conquer all, but you've got to give Kevin respect for tackling something like this, because few, if any, other artists out there would do so. Musically, it's a decent song, and overall, it may very well end up getting stuck in your head.
Now it's on to Golden. This is another song that will hopefully be improved with the LP version and the les raw styling of it. Lyrically, it's pretty good, and there's a really cool musical tag at the end of this one, so overall, it's good.
Last on this EP is To The Dearly Departed. Kevin describes this one as the "heavy break-up song" needed on every good rock-'n-roll disc. It definitely is a pretty heavy song, and people will probably wonder if he wrote this right around the time and he and his wife divorced (which is quite possible). However, what separates this from those other heavy break-up songs is that Kevin offers up the thought that, "Even though we will be departing, you're never alone," because God is always with us.
FINAL ANALYSIS: It may only be six songs, but Kevin has put together a string of songs that are definitely able to show those who have their doubts about KMax's music that he is back with a vengeance. You will like this EP, and if it's any indication of the upcoming LP, you will like the LP as well.