Back in the summer of 1996, popular NYC alterna-metal band lost founding guitarist to another well-known New York band, . had just wrapped up the recording for their second album, , and were about to begin a yearlong tour. Recent bass addition switched over to guitar, while former member filled the newly vacated bassist position. After completing their mammoth tour, the band decided to record a mini-album to show their fans what their new lineup sounded like in the studio. The resulting shows that the new members have successfully adapted to style, and have added a greater sense of experimentalism to the band. The industrial-sized strength of the opening "604" is very impressive, as is the heavy melodicism of the EP's closing title track. Also included is the hip-hop rock of "Victim," an uncharacteristic ballad ("Cold Snow"), and a good old-fashioned rager, "Pin Drop." ~ Greg Prato