Moon Remains, Seasons Change is the debut effort from Bobby Tarian. When asked what the album is about he mentions, “A culmination of real and imaginary experiences, Bobby Tarian navigates vulnerability through the lens of love, death and the gradual wearing down of one’s psyche from the ups and downs of life.” In a nutshell that seems to be a brief explanation of the human condition.
The EP contains five songs and is around sixteen-minutes long. It goes by fast but fits in a good amount of music. There isn't much in terms of fat and the songs felt refined, polished and they don’t linger unnecessarily long on certain sections. The first song is called “Close My Eyes” and is a catchy song that felt similar to some indie rock bands. I was reminded of Animal Collective as well as some material from Deerhunter. Some of the vocal harmonies reminded me of The Beach Boys and I say that as a huge compliment. Great song. The next song is called “Ghost” and is a little more melancholy and pensive. I liked the emotional shift and it didn’t feel too drastic. The tones and textures felt similar to the first song in a good way which made it feel cohesive. I would say this song is also extremely catchy. “Hold Me Close” is the arguable highlight. This song unfolds like a memorable single. It’s sort of the line between indie and pop which I think will attract a lot of listeners. “Remember” is certainly the most melancholy yet with warm piano, acoustic guitar and even rain which adds to the mood. Last up is “Seasons Change'' which gives some renewed energy and is a clear highlight. The more experimental electronic percussive sounded great and felt motivational and hopeful. This is a strong debut. The production, songwriting and delivery is on point. Take a listen.
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