4 Cleopatrick Eps

4 cleopatrick EPs brings together four releases by the Cobourg, Ontario duo of guitarist and vocalist Luke Gruntz and drummer Ian Fraser. Issued through Thirty Tigers, the collection surveys the pair’s EP catalogue alongside their full-length records BUMMER and FAKE MOON. Across recordings from different stages of their development, close, forceful drums and layered guitar effects retain the impact of two musicians playing as a tightly locked unit.

The set sits between alternative rock, hard rock and post-grunge, with low-tuned riffs, clipped vocal hooks and drums that move from dry, compact hits to roomier crashes. Key songs from the EP run include “hometown,” “youth,” “GOOD GRIEF” and “OK,” tracing the duo’s shift from lean riff writing toward more processed textures. This Thirty Tigers vinyl pressing carries barcode 0732388039388. It is a useful catalogue piece for listeners who want cleopatrick’s shorter releases collected in one physical edition.