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Bellafea may only consist of two members, but the amount of sheer rock energy that they spew forth is unmistakable. Two years after their self-released debut, Bellafea is even more on fire with a split 7? with Des_Ark out on Exotic Fever Records, and this, the Family Tree EP, on Pidgeon English Records. With this recording, Bellafea shows off their newly cut chops. The songs here are more fully realized, more mature than previous recordings. And that spells nothing but great for the band. While still embracing some of their dynamic song structures, Bellafea reaches new heights by exploring a wider stylistic range. Lead singer, Heather McEntire, finds a more mature voice, which gives the EP a full sound previously lacking in other recordings. The drums also come off warm and full, even huge at points. The interplay between the vocals, rhythm, and guitars is at times intentionally jarring, but more often this time they weave together, creating a smooth, harmonic texture. Family Tree features guest vocals by Aimee Argote of Des_Ark and Ivan Howard from The Rosebuds.