Zack Roush (vocals/guitar), Blake Nell (drums) and Trevor Brooks (bass) are Pennyroyal We. The band released their eponymous EP entitled Pennyroyal We. They have a familiar southern rock flavor that has been around since the ’60s and replicated plenty of times ever since “Freebird” became an anthem to sing along with at bars. The topics also visit old tropes that people tend to love because of their simplicity. They open with “Don't Come Around” which combines crunchy, rhythm guitar and a steady rhythm section. The song revolves around breaking up and has that “oh I’ll be better off in the end” type of vibe. It’s nostalgic yet celebratory. “Hold On” felt more nostalgic than celebratory. The female vocalist Kirsten Rawding really does a great job harmonizing with Roush. I found it a little bit funny that the topic leaned towards unrequited love which was almost the exact opposite of the previous song. Up next is “Not Gonna Listen” which kind of returns to the same theme as “Don't Come Around.. They rock out on this song more than any of the previous songs. There are a number of solid hooks and I liked the energy. They close with “So Far Away” which felt like a closer because of the lyrics and warm melancholy and nostalgia. Pennyroyal We unequivocally has a lot of talent in all the right areas. One piece of advice would be to think about how they differentiate themselves amongst similar bands and find a signature sound. There is just no denying this style is popular and you will find this style of music played live at local dive bars all across the states.They also did a great job with recording themselves but I would also like to hear a studio recording from the band at some point. Overall, I thought this was a solid EP. The songs were all well written and delivered. I look forward to hearing more from the band.
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