This is the story of a bunch of guys who went upstate to a deserted house to write some songs and then went to California to record them. The result is this impressive and catchy EP: It’s indie, it’s a throwback, it’s the Beatles, it’s Dylan, it’s a bit of blues, but most important, it’s good. “Los Angeles” is an infectious tune of longing and hope for a sunny day, “Cold in the Country” is brooding and hungry, and “Back to Harlem” is a blues-fused romp. Singer Erick Jordan has a great voice, which is given an other-worldly feel by the vocal reverb the band employs, but I also like the way they use the piano to keep the beat rather than simply as a melody instrument. From the Decker House is laid back but has a sense of urgency that keeps you listening. It’s a reflective album, but one that draws you in; the footprints these thieves leave will stay with you after the music stops playing. I’m looking forward to hearing a full-length from them to see if they can keep up the magic.