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Behemoth EP is the debut release from Chicagos The Valley Downs, featuring 4 distinct songs that showcase this emerging bands songwriting skills and powerhouse musical performances. From the power pop nirvana of the first track, Drama Queen, the band quickly changes gears on the next song, Better, with singer Marianne Shimkus plaintive vocals taking stage on this alt-country influenced charmer. The surf inspired song Sorry follows and the CD is closed out by the tempestuous tune, Twister. Songs from Behemoth have been featured on radio stations across the US and have started to filter to European stations, including in England and Portugal. The band is currently in the studio in Chicago working on tracks for the full-length follow-up to Behemoth. Get Out Magazine writes On first listen, I was struck by how much The Valley Downs reminded me of Cowboy Junkies. The Downs, however, have much better songs than The Junkies. And though Behemoth is only an e.p., to! my ears they appear to be better musicians. Drama Queen is unforgettable and is playing in my head even as I write this. Marianne Shimkus voice has a very comfortable, everyday sound to it, that works just perfectly with the stripped down style of production used here. Sorry is another catchy one. This is some really fine American music. Fans of 90s alt-country group Lone Justice will love this. Heres looking forward to their next full-length.