Roxanne Hart is a brand-new artist from Chicago, IL. Having played in heavy punk bands all her life, Hart wanted to make the sort of music that was a departure from the fast and angry sort of music she had been producing all her life.
With Peace of Mind, her debut EP, like the title indicates, this was a move to help “clear her head and give her some comfort.” The music itself had a very lo-fi vibe and in her notes, Hart says that the album was recorded, mixed and mastered on a Tascam DP-006. The sound that comes through is very reverb-drenched, with direct odes to groove, funk and the blues. Altogether the music was very ambient and felt like a balm to the ears. Peace of Mind opens up with “Tell,” where drumming beats come sizzling in at first. Next, some distorted vocals come in for an edgy vibe. The bass lines felt groovy and gave off a funky backbeat. Next a wall of guitars comes in, bringing more of Hart’s gritty sound. I loved the bluesy riff coming off this recording. It definitely made for a great sound. Hart does a complete 180 on “Water (Interlude).” She brings out her acoustic guitar and belts out in a soft voice on this very welcoming ballad. I felt myself relaxing instantly to the soft tunes. Lastly, some powerful strumming from the acoustic guitar comes through on “Useful.” Hart sings with emotional power here. There are some beautiful and moving lyrics. Hart sings "can’t do any favors that redeem me burn my smile with gasoline he trusts me she trusts me too but i still lock myself in his bathroom." I thought this was a moving way to end the EP. The laid-back grooves and Hart’s rather subdued vocals made for a great listening experience. There was something very singer/songwriter about this whole record and I could definitely see this being played in the background of a coffee shop somewhere or at an open mic night. The whole album had a great atmosphere. My only critique was that this record was way too short. With only three tracks, I wished that there were more. Perhaps Hart can expand on her sound in a full-length record soon, which I’ll be looking forward to.
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