The Cabs

(author: Brad at CD Baby)...At eight songs and almost 35 minutes, this is one of those albums that toes the line between EP and full-length. They've declared it an EP, but don't let your presuppositions get the best of you: there's plenty to enjoy here. Piecing together elements of electric folk and some of the airier aspects of traditional indie rock, this Bay Area five-piece crafts songs that are occasionally upbeat, but careful to never get too poppy. Pressing acoustic against electric, they set the stage for a theme of juxtaposition that runs throughout the album. Vocalist/guitarist Gigi Moral is equipped with both a sternly sweet voice and an acid tongue, singing with an adamant energy that skillfully emphasizes some of the ostensibly brasher lyrics. "One Last Song" is a great example, a track that starts innocently and softly, slowly evolving into a steady charge and eventually a fast-paced demand for answers. The progression is natural and honest (in both the lyrics and the music), and it showcases an unfiltered approach that folks will surely embrace as a welcome divergence. They also work a handful of instrumental tracks into the mix (including the wonderfully baroque title track), making it clear that first and foremost, they're here to play. If this is the warm-up for their proper LP, it should serve to get some people eagerly awaiting its release.The Cabs consist of five members: Gigi Moral (Vocals/Guitar), Max Reineke (Guitar), Tim Jappe (Bass), Jared Shields (Drums), and Austin Shields (Drums/Percussion). When the Shadows Felt the Sun was released on August 29th, 2008