The last time we heard from Tom Galloway was on his release Cross Currents which was back in 2018. Galloway is back with another release entitled Rearview. This release is an EP that comes in around twenty-three minutes and contains six songs.
This is primarily a rock release but there are a number of sub-genres he flirts with. The EP opens with “Let It Play” and there are a couple melodies throughout the song that reminded me of the band Rush. In fact there is one song in particular that “Let It Play” sounded familiar to that I think fans of Rush can figure out. It may or not have been a tip of the hat to Rush but either way Galloway makes it his own and I thought it was an adrenaline dripping introduction to his music. Up next is the title track “Rearview” and this song is where Galloway’s style and aesthetics seems to fit perfectly with his delivery. It’s a mix of country, Americana and rock. The song is a classic tale of time. It takes into account our past, or the rearview mirror, and the more straightforward declaration that we don’t alway know where we end up in this life. Galloway submerges in nostalgia on “Mercy of Your Mood.” This song actually felt more like contemporary Americana in the spirit of The War On Drugs. It’s arguably the most single worthy song in the batch. I was happy to hear some brass on “Feel That I’m Fallin.” This song reminded me of a particular ’80s artist that is on the tip of my brain but I can’t remember. It’s more of a big sounding ballad and pretty unique sounding compared to the other material. Galloway goes back to his trusty Americana infused rock on “If You Never Will” and ends with the celebratory and organ fueled “Lazy Days” that was a heartfelt and warm song that covers you in solace. This was a very enjoyable release from beginning to end. The production, delivery and songwriting was top notch. Take a listen.
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