East West is a band who channels the angst of a generation into a disc that hits hard while delivering a
gospel message. Fashioned somewhere between
P.O.D.,
Project 86, and
Tool,
East West's first release, The Light in Guinevere's Garden, is a full-force exercise in intensity. Cuts like "Wake" and "Nepesh" offer up a full-throttle guitar attack as vocalist
Mike Tubbs screams himself to oblivion. On the more melodic side tunes like "Song X" and "Closure" wander into alternative territory, echoing the cry of bands like
Staind and
Puddle of Mudd. The same could be said for the subdued "She Cries." Here the band opts for less distortion, featuring a guitar riff that shapes a modern
rock gem. The Light in Guinevere's Garden is a disc that boasts many tasty sonic flavors, making it a satisfying spin. ~ Steven Losey, All Music Guide