On their Damage EP, the Austin, TX, group Western Keys come off like an indie rock band with a bright future. They may wear their influences a little too prominently on their sleeves at this point (there's Ben Dickey's sometimes unerringly Stephen Malkmus-like vocal delivery for starters), but wonderfully melodic tracks such as the Americana-tinged, steel guitar-soaked "Gettin' Sick" indicate a musical complexity breathing beneath the obvious touchstones. Elsewhere, such as on "Become You," the group leans even deeper into alt-country territory. This seven-song EP is a concise, well-fleshed-out statement that Western Keys are a band to watch. ~ Erik Hage, All Music Guide
Western Keys (Mixing), Ben Dickey (Keyboards), Ben Dickey (Vocals), Erik Wofford (Mixing), Danny McIntosh (Vocals), Western Keys (Arranger), Ben Dickey (Guitar), Danny McIntosh (Keyboards), Danny McIntosh (Drums), Leslie Sisson (Vocals), Ben Dickey (Design), Danny McIntosh (Guitar), Leslie Sisson (Cello), Ben Dickey (Engineer), Danny McIntosh (Bass)
