North East hard rockers Husk may sound like they have been around for a while, but ‘Inner Perception’ just so happens to be their debut EP, and what an EP. Mind you it’s not down to the musical and signwriting talent that gives them a been around the block vibe but its the huge slabs of 90s grunge influences that run through the tracks.
Opening with the hard rock of ‘Took From You’ you are immediately reminded of Alice In Chains but with Chris Cornell on vocals. A whiff of a memory set to stir many a nostalgic feeling for those old enough. The EP has a rawness of the bands live show but the clever mixing gives the band a polished result that is highly listenable and shows off the bands talents well. The guitar solos are just on the right side of self indulgent enhancing the songs without over taking the crushing riffs and solid rhythms. Just check out the outro of ‘Took From You’ to get a glimpse.
The huge sonic wave of ‘The Path Of Least Resistance’ threatens to collapse as it teeters on the punky edge of shouted vocals and raucous riffing and drum roll freak outs. This frantic energy tips into ‘Kills Me’ a thrashy powerful anthem of defiant youth. It’s the sound of late night Garageland practices and the pretentiousness of being a certain age that will leave many an old punk starry eyed.
The drop tuned ‘Before Grey Eyes’ is a Led Zeppelin esque acoustic track sits as an opener for final track ‘Promise You Nothing’. An industrial noise filled monster that touches moments of nu-metal and distorted grunge. It’s perhaps the most accomplished track on the EP as it grind and scorches its away through a lengthy seven minutes. The guitar virtuoso is highly impressive but not overly showy. The tracks are well thought out and balanced hinting a maturity and thoughtfulness lost on many young bands who just want to sound like their heroes. Husk take their inspirations and combine their own personalities and musical visions resulting in something special.
Husk join the many young grass roots bands that are proving rock is well protected in the hands of the youth. You could be forgiven in thinking the EP has been about for decades and not released in 2025. There’s a quiet confidence giving the tracks and band a pedigree that their talent behind well deserves.
Check out the track Promise You Nothing, below
