London-based Momo and the Minutes is Sam Dudley and he is taking the dream/alt pop genres to new levels with his debut EP Youth on Your Side. The artist originally wanted to write J-pop for other artists, but eventually the project grew into the group of songs that are present on his EP. Utilizing both digital and natural instrumentation and only four tracks on this album, Dudley right away immerses you in his pop rock sound.
Youth On Your Side opens with “Boy (Wouldn’t Be Here),” where some bass and drums dance into this track. Sounding very uplifting and melodic, once Dudley’s vocals come in, the sounds continue with a revved effect. It looks like pop music influences Dudley’s sound and he definitely wears his influences on his sleeve. On “Never Not Be Enough,” some acoustic guitar meets the start of this track. Next, some upbeat instrumentals strut in. Gradually, the vocals enter with a pop feel. There was a touch of melancholy to the vocals this time, but it still felt buoyant enough to get you on your feet and dancing. On “Matter Of When,” some synths light up the sounds on the start of this song. Next, the smooth instrumentals arrive for a soothing rock sound. This proved to be a slow burning number with a meandering feel from the instrumentals. A drumming beat and spiral guitars reel you in on the start of “In A Haze.” The music sounded very indie. This slow grooving song was filled with combined vocal harmonies that reminded me of The Beatles and other classic rock acts. Originally, Dudley set out to record J-pop tracks for other people and the J-pop inspirations could be seen in his sound. Dreamy and ambient, the music itself feels catchy enough to be on an anime show. Dudley’s vocals also clinch this. Other than the J-pop references, I was also reminded of Owl City here. While Adam Young mainly focuses on digital fare, I think Dudley goes one step further and beyond by including organic instrumentation on his record. Listeners can look forward to Dudley and the band performing these numbers live. This was a really good beginning for the artist and I look forward to seeing more music like this in the not-so-distant future.
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