![]() The drums are joined by electric guitars, which becomes the constant instrumental throughout the verses. Strong percussion rhythms set the stage for the continuation of The Band CAMINO’s rock influence. ![]() Isbell remains consistent on the kit, while Stewart is given the opportunity to experiment with the melody on the kit and Rowell holds down the fort yet still generates intrigue with the bass line. Stewart displays his vocal range, effortlessly showcasing both his lower and upper registers. The overall stadium sound of the track, including an electric guitar solo complemented by bass and percussion to break up the second chorus and the bridge, is accomplished by the fullness of the instrumental and the lead vocal. A crescendo into the final chorus occurs courtesy of the lead vocal escalating to a higher register alongside increasingly frequent snare hits and a fill. Phrases like “seasons change but people don’t” and “wear my heart on my sleeve / make it harder to breathe for a while” clue the listener in on the narrator’s certainty of the relationship eventually failing but his willingness to reap its rewards in the meantime. Even if things don’t end well, the narrator comes to terms with this and decides to make a sacrifice - to enjoy the good and the beauty of the relationship before the bad happens. He recognizes that his love is “the girl you’ll never find” because “she’s so damn honest”. In addition, the EP moves its story along, as the narrator shifts from contemplating entering a relationship to fully committing. ![]() The feel of the EP instantly shifts from lighter electro pop to more of a rock influence due to the driving percussion and dueling electric guitar rhythms during the choruses. He realizes that proceeding with the relationship may not be the best idea, but he “can’t be just friends” and can’t stop thinking about what could be. While he is slowly falling in love with a girl, with her “green eyes in the back of my mind”, he still is hesitant to commit to a serious relationship. The track lets the listener in on an inner struggle the narrator is facing. The repetitive riff originating from the electric guitar plays with scalular patterns, adding a certain sense of lightness to accompany the meaning of the lyrics. A push and pull between the lead vocal and the electric guitar occurs during the verses, creating movement throughout the piece and aiding in the groove of the track. The bass and keys tend to be in sync throughout the tune, with the snare and kick also occasionally contributing to the same rhythm. The instrumental evolves due to the introduction of the bass and electric guitars as well as the percussion. A definite retro vibe is established with the track, especially by incorporating the piano and synth sounds starting from the first beat. That’s how I felt when I first heard “YØUNG”, and again how I felt when I listened to My Thoughts On You from The Band CAMINO. Memphis boys Jeffery Jordan (lead vocals/guitar), Graham Rowell (bass), Spencer Stewart (guitar/vocals), and Andrew Isbell (percussion) surprisingly released their debut EP yesterday (Friday, 4/1) and I just had to review it. No matter how you discovered them, there’s something inherently exhilarating about being there from the beginning, to track the evolution of the artists and experience their growth. These releases are the most exciting when you’ve heard the band before, whether they were an opening act at the latest gig you attended or they only put out a demo. That tends to be all that I blabber about. If you know me, you know my love for debut releases. I also wanted to recognize and commend the swift action taken by the remaining band members and crew to remove someone who exhibited predatory behavior and risked the safety and well-being of their fans. In light of recent events, I am updating this blog post to show my solidarity with the women who were victimized and sexually harassed by Graham Rowell.
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