Jason Chaffee is a singer/songwriter currently hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota who released Carry Me. Chaffee is no newcomer to making music. He was raised by a musical family and it is in his blood. In the ’90s he was in multiple bands when he lived in Seattle and then Minneapolis.
Carry Me is a very well produced album that seems to have most of its roots in music influence from the ’80s and ’90s. The music fits in the pop/rock category that incorporates atmospheric tones and textures. Things get going with “Lost It All” which starts off simple enough with a strummed acoustic guitar, a lead guitar creating some white noise and vocals. The vibe is reflective and appreciative as he repeats the lines, “Almost lost it all.” The name doesn't suggest it but “Time” provides a little bit of levity after the emotionally heavy opener. It’s a catchy song while simultaneously feeling warm and heartfelt. Chaffee’s vocal delivery feels honest and natural. “Complicated Sadness” has its moments and felt like a single worthy song. The song sounded big in an arena rock type of way. “Renegade” felt like even more of a single than “Complicated Sadness” because of the memorable chorus. “Tides” is extremely epic and grand while “Going Home” sounds almost exactly like the title - warm, comforting and joyous. “Fade and Die” isn’t nearly as depressing as the title may seem. In fact it’s arguably the most upbeat song on the album . Chaffee sings “Just look into my blue eyes, you’re the one that’s paralyzed I just know that I’m alive, not to lay down fade and die.” Chaffee closes out the album with “Better Soul” which is a revitalizing, cathartic song. Carry Me didn’t throw me any surprises. The song structure was familiar yet well performed. I thought the album was very cohesive and had zero fat. The eight songs went together very well and I think a lot of people will enjoy it as well. Take a listen.
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