Corral’s Needs EP: A Raw, Unfiltered Dive into Rock’s Depths
Alright, let me just say this—Corral’s Needs EP is one of those albums that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Released back in 2011 under LEGACY-RECORDS (shoutout to Germany for keeping rock alive), this little gem blends Alternative Rock with hints of Prog Rock, and honestly? It’s got soul. Like, the kind of soul that makes you wanna drive with the windows down even if it’s freezing outside.
Now, I gotta talk about two tracks because they’ve been stuck in my head like gum on a shoe: “His Eyes” and “Through The Touch.” Let’s start with “His Eyes.” Man, this song hits hard—it’s moody, brooding, but somehow still hopeful? The guitar riffs are crunchy enough to make your speakers sweat, but there’s this underlying melody that feels like staring at a stormy sky. You know that feeling where you’re lost in thought but also kinda present? Yeah, that’s “His Eyes” in a nutshell. It’s not perfect—it has these weird tempo shifts that could throw you off—but maybe that’s why I love it so much. Feels human, y’know?
Then there’s “Through The Touch,” which is… wow. Just wow. This track is more proggy than the others, and it builds up slow, almost teasing you before exploding into this chaotic yet beautiful mess of sound. There’s this moment near the end where everything drops out except for this haunting vocal line, and damn, it gave me goosebumps. Not gonna lie, I rewound it like five times just to feel it again. It’s the type of song that makes you forget what year it is for a second.
The other tracks—“Myself” and “Snowy”—aren’t bad either, though they don’t hit as hard as the first two. They’re solid, sure, but they don’t leave the same bruise on your brain. Still, props to Corral for making an EP that doesn’t feel like filler. Every track has purpose, even if some resonate louder than others.
Here’s the thing about Needs EP: it’s not polished to death. And thank God for that. In a world where every band seems obsessed with being radio-friendly, Corral reminds us that rock can be messy, emotional, and real without needing to apologize for it. Listening to this album feels like having a heart-to-heart with someone who doesn’t sugarcoat things—they tell it how it is, and yeah, sometimes it stings, but you walk away feeling lighter.
So yeah, Needs EP. It’s raw, it’s imperfect, and it sticks to you like an old hoodie you refuse to throw out. Weirdly comforting. If you haven’t heard it yet, do yourself a favor and press play. Oh, and here’s a random thought—what if Corral wrote all this during a rainy week in Berlin? Something tells me rain was involved.
