The EP starts off with "Love Bites (And So Do I)" and it kicks your ass into rock-gear. The song has a rhythm to it that just sticks with you and such an in-your-face attitude to it that makes you smile that wicked smile while you sing the lyrics. Definitely a great choice for the lead single! The fast pace definitely makes the heart beat a little faster and the head bang a bit harder. And that rock hand, yeah, perfectly normal. \m/
"Rock Show" is for the fans, about the fans. It's a mid-tempo "hit you in the heart" song that just speaks to those 'Stormers that make it their mission to support and elevate Halestorm. It's got a great melody to it, a catchy clap, and an insane breakdown. "...the words to every line, every time, and you know you gotta go and get some, get pumped, find yourself and lose it at the rock show..." Only if it's a Halestorm show. Because this song will be utter bliss live. There's no denying that. (Along with every other song they do live, but that's beside the point.) "Found your place in the world tonight" indeed. This record should make them soar!
"Daughters of Darkness" has that special something that just gets stuck in your head; but it's one of those that you don't want to get out. The "Naaa na na na na" just makes you grin with anticipation of seeing this song performed live. "Daughters of darkness, sisters insane, a little evil goes a long, long way" is the first part of the chorus. This is definitely a contributor to the "Hyde" part of "The Strange Case Of..." It speaks volumes to the darker side of the Eye of the Halestorm, Lzzy Hale, and I love it.
"Here's to Us" is another "for the fans, about the fans" song. It's a testament to how amazing this band is and how much they get off on us, getting off on them. It's utter vocal bliss, and the acoustic sound helps to ease the shame in ordering another drink and hitting repeat a few times over.
It's songs like these four that make me so proud to call myself a 'Stormer, to show off my Storm tattoo, and to share music like this that speaks to the masses with others.
Overall, "Hello, it's Mz. Hyde" is one hell of an EP, and it indicates great things from the other 8 songs on "The Strange Case Of..." out in April. Can. Not. Wait.