Reminders is a full length release from Reed Grimm. With a large sampling of instruments, musicians and influences the album showcases a genre blending style that feels fresh, without going too far out. Smooth, comfortable, confident and laid-back, this album plays like the coolest guy in the bar runs his Saturday night. A unique album in many respects, areas of familiarity with instrument pairings and soulful vocals are sure to show listeners new sides of their own tastes.
“Out of Reach (feat. Max Ribner)” carries itself on low swinging horns, mysterious synthesizers and butter-smooth vocals. The palm-muted walking of a guitar adds to the feeling of the song, creating a sonic environment that feels like a night out in the big city. The lyrics are very straightforward, letting the listener focus on the soulful and skilled instrumentation that the words follow. The song doesn’t pull the attention of the listener from place to place too quickly. Each section is clearly defined, and easily digested with little effort on the mind of the listener. “So Good” is an upbeat tune, one that feels like it should be on a Sam & Dave album. It is a classic feel-good soul tune. As the song builds, the feeling of the song goes from a small room to a concert hall. Horns, organs, guitars, and the drums expand the horizon of the song, making miles of room for the vocals to explore. The song grooves along at a medium pace, just quick enough to stay interesting without overheating the engine. “I Just Wanna” carries more elements of modern pop. Twenty years earlier, it would have fit right in with the neo-soul R&B of the late '90s. It isn’t in-genuine, and it doesn’t feel gimmicky. It’s addicting with the title of the song being repeated and interjected into the nearly four minutes that the song graces the speakers. Reminders is an album that has an old soul in a young body. The songs feel timeless, sharing traits with modern pop, soul, R&B and jazz fusion. There are more than a handful of instruments, and just as many musicians that contributed to this sound. In 2018, Reminders is a stand-out album. The professional sound, the attitude that the instruments are played with, the content of the lyrics and the honesty that they are delivered with through singing are remarkable. Reminders is a great album for a late night, an early morning or even a lazy afternoon. Check it out on Bandcamp, and prepare to be softly carried away by the infectiously addicting tunes.
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