The noise Grievous secrete doesn�t belong to the same niche as Greg Anderson�s and Stephen O�Malley�s drone dissonance, Sunn0))). And yes, �secretes� is an apt word for this metal-doom-sludge mix. The three songs on this EP have the viscous qualities of sludge and the ambience of doom, but the band know how to bust out a classic metal riff that moves faster than the speed of nothing. The second track has some Kyuss-esque guitar licks that give the song the required heaviness but without the usual wall of distortion (well, that comes in at the end). Grievous� One Breath from Winter has a doomy vibe, sludge�s speed, and metal trappings. It�s a winning combination. If you like Weedeater, Jumbo�s Killcrane, Ufomammut, or Buried at Sea, you�ll probably dig Grievous.

This trio of sludge is pervasive, proving that low notes (turned up) cause a widespread expression of unrest and emotion: breaking down thought, pounding away at the soul, grinding assumptions into powder. Grievous' efforts are triumphs of minimalism, reducing rock to its most elemental appeal. The group forces the listener through darker images of sorrow, loneliness and the pain of suffering.

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