Words: The Captain There’s something simply and wonderfully charming about this track. Chris James Marr (also known as Esperi) has a way of warming your heart with this beautiful, folky track. His whisper-like vocals, layered over an simple, yet lovely, acoustic guitar and occasional strings & piano. The lyrics are the icing on this yummy and musical cake, giving the song even more beauty and filling your … Continue reading Song Review: Sonshine by Esperi
Words: The Captain When a band has “the sound that emanates from disapproving beach goers when spaniels are kicked in the neck by Vikings” as their band description, you know you’re about to get something loud and something that might scare your neighbours. Although, if your neighbours don’t like this, then screw them, because this EP is a piece of heavy musical art! It’s loud, … Continue reading E.P Review: Buzzards of Babylon (EP) by Buzzards of Babylon
Words: The Captain Gimme an A gimme a W gimme an E gimme an S gimme an O gimme an M gimme another E. What does that spell? AWESOME! Which exactly describes this short, but sweet EP from Law of the Chord. Fast paced and rocky, this E.P makes you wanna dance and shake your thang (within moderation obviously, no injuries please). It is super, … Continue reading E.P Review: Cynical, Cynical World by Law of the Chord
Words: The Captain To sum up the debut E.P from The Holy Smokes in one word: BRAW! For a debut album, these guys have done so well. They mix it up with fast paced rock songs and slightly slower, possibly even ambient sounding, tracks. My favourite track of the E.P has to be Track No#4 “Liar”. It stands out from the rest, with everything so … Continue reading E.P Review: No Romance by The Holy Smokes
Words: The Captain With catchy lyrics and musical hooks the debut E.P “Roots” by Scottish artist Big Pond is certainly music to the ears (pardon the pun if you will). Can Kicker is a great first track, drawing you straight in. The first time I heard this song, I was singing it for days every morning in the shower (much to the upset of the … Continue reading E.P Review: Roots by Big Pond
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