As I made my way through Hotel In The Sky, the latest EP from Texas born, LA-based Brady Harris, and then looked at his numerous releases over the years (both solo and as half of the duo Wood Hitch), I had to question why I had never heard of him before. The EP kicks off with the title track, a solid pop tune driven by piano, great guitar work, thumping bass and Harris’ Lennon-esque vocals, brining to minds Squeeze and Crowded House. The hook-heavy “Economy Of Sound” is the most rocking track here with its edgy guitar work, a driving rhythm section and an infectious groove. “Welcome Back To The Comedown” is a very captivating track with a slower, darker sound and at times a strong Beatles vibe. Next up is “Parting Gift”, which has a bit of a Stones swagger, but is still more on the pop end of things. It also features a killer guitar solo from Cooper Walker, who is the only other musician on the EP. The beautiful “Chateau Hill” closes things out perfectly, opening with a laid-back, somewhat soulful, jazzy piano and mixing in a slow drumbeat and some slinky guitar to create an outstanding easygoing groove. This is an EP that will definitely have you hitting repeat over and over, and quite possibly have you looking into Harris' other releases, like I have been doing.
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