Final Notice is a solo project located in Kansas City, KS. The artist mentions that he has been wanting to make music for a long time but only recently obtained the necessary equipment. The self-titled EP Final Notice is only three tracks and displays some potential from a young artist who is just getting started.
“Ten, 20, 30” is the first song and starts with a bass and a digital sounding drum loop. Soon enough the song introduces clean guitar which revolves around a couple of minor and major chords. There are vocals as well but they are ghostly and in the background. It’s not what I would call a lead but instead adds to the atmosphere. The song builds and builds and then leaves some space before the song gets wrapped in distortion. Once the distortion hits, the sound hits more of a straight shoegaze vibe. The vocals are catchy and hypnotic. This song doesn't contain hooks but succeeds in building engaging textures along with a pretty solid groove. He repeats the lyrics “There's something there / But I can't see it.” “I Feel Love” (a cover song originally by Donna Summer) is a little darker with a foreboding atmosphere that contains some dissonance. The vocals are lamenting in this sort of Thom Yorke type of way. I really liked this version. He nails it. Overall, this is very much in a shoegaze style. The thing I really enjoyed with how the reverb and atmosphere makes the lyrics feel especially powerful. There are some well done rises. This is how a cover song should be done in my opinion — reinterpreted in the artist's style. “Megatons” is a solid closer. The song starts with some phase-y and psychedelic guitars that are backed by a pulsating rhythm section. I was getting Radiohead vibes during the verse. The song is catchy but also rises with intensity in an organic and natural way. There are some exceptional peaks especially around the three minute mark which might be the best moment on the EP. The artist sings “I'm defeated, it's repeating I'll watch a movie to make it go away.” The production and recording quality was about average for a home recording. On that note he displays his talent with these songs and considering these are his first recordings I think we'll be hearing a lot more in the not too distant future.
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