R.Campbell is a musician who is studying classical percussion at the Sydney Conservatorium. He also released a four-song EP entitled Quote. The songs as he puts it are “a collection of contrasting tunes that test the waters musically, dipping in and out of genres and musical cannons track by track.”
He opens up with “Stupid Party” which is a guitar based song that takes a little from punk rock, ’80s rock and alternative. The song goes in places I wasn’t expecting. I was on board with the catchy verse that is loose and fun. The bridge builds with more momentum. Right around one- and-a-half minutes he really starts to feel like it goes all out. It’s a song that feels like its bursting at the seams with energy. “Won't Sit Down” was a highlight. I really liked this style which is upbeat almost in a similar way to Vampire Weekend. His vocal sounded even more natural on this song. The song similar to the first song rises in intensity. I thought the saxophone sounded great. There is the classic ’80s feel to the way the saxophone is produced. “Terminal” had a different feel and deviates from the more pop oriented tracks. The song is built on a ominous and hypnotic piano that really feels like a constant build. There is a crescendo that breaks before the two-minute mark. The big Phil Collins drums and general feel was grand and epic. I feel like there was a little Van Halen in there as well. The song feels like it continues to build again creating some general tension. A snare roll leads to an epic sounding climax. The song slowly takes its time dissipating. The EP ends with “Eulogy For Tape” a mashup cover of Video Killed The Radio Star, Jump, and Act Your Age by The Buggles, Van Halen and Blue Juice. It did feel like it came out of nowhere but was an interesting way to end the EP. Overall, this is a solid EP. R.Campbell certainly makes dynamic songs and showcases different approaches to songwriting. I look forward to hearing more.
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R.Campbell
5/27/2019 03:47:09 pm
Thank you guys so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the EP.
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