I was in college about twenty years ago studying music. Back then it was difficult to record the songs I had written without spending time in a professional studio. Times have changed. If you invest the time into learning about engineering and production you can create some very professional sounding recordings with the tools available. Brendan Raimann aka Alright, Good has done just this with his release Bend. The five-song EP is a complete DIY effort.
The first song entitled “Foggy Morning” is an intimate song with light acoustic guitar, emotive vocals, drums and some additional elements which create atmosphere. I was getting Elliott Smith vibes on this song at first but it does feel more hopeful and warm as the song progresses. It is a highlight. “Mammoth” is definitely a little more loose and upbeat. This is a fun song that will make you bob your head to the beat. My favorite part of the song was the tail end with the delayed lead guitar. “Strange” starts with an oscillating sine wave that feels unsteady which shifts in between notes. The drums enter and the song gets infectious. I loved the dynamics between the vocals on the subtler parts and the vocals when the drums come in. Last up is “I’m a Narcissist, Ada (Voice Memo).” On this song Raimann starts with strummed guitar and vocals. There’s a late ’60s folk vibe here that felt novel. The song is a bit melancholy and tells the tale of a romantic relationship from a third party perspective. I liked the message and lyrics which felt unique. I enjoyed every single one of the songs. There’s a good amount of variety here in terms of the palette he uses. I think because of that the EP is one that improves if you just play on the first song and let it ride. Overall, I thought this was a great EP that was accessible and well written. Take a listen.
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