Tuesday, January 19, 2010

This April or Zach Burger's Ups & Downs EP

I heard of this fantastic acoustic artist at the show at the Snuggly Mug, Bay City. I never heard of him, but was delighted when I heard his music. It's great, let me tell you ever since I bought the EP I've basically been listening to it non-stop. He is truly talented and you can hear the passion in the music. I love that. The EP (extended play, which is shorter than 10 songs, but more than a single) starts out with a song called "Making Ends Meet," that is filled with heartfelt lyrics, such as "I've been cutting out all my friends in my life/With my scissors and my pocketknife." Filled with great hooks, and lyrics of content, it's a joy to listen to from this young artist. "This Could Be the Night" is a classic love song, and it describes the meeting of the girl and waiting for the perfect night. So romantic, it's nice to hear sweet songs instead of raunchy, it's much appreciated Zach. "Foolish" follows, and it is a song of unreturned love. Even though this being such a classic theme in rock, he does it with such a style all his own, and with an honesty that you can hear. The next song also follows that same theme, "Heavy Hearts", and with the guitar and lyric hooks it could easily be a single on this EP. I imagine hearing it on the radio in art class. Ok, one of my favorite songs is next, "Your Eyes Hit the Lights" proceeds and it reminds me why I love those sweet songs that just make you smile. The clapping in the background, and the phrases girls wish to hear just make this amazing. I also think of my favorite songs from Paolo Nutini, "Loving You" and "Alloway Grove", and Sondre Lerche "Words and Music." Love it, that's all I can say. Girls, you will put this song on repeat. Guaranteed. My personal favorite song, which I told Zach is "Revenge," probably because I understand the feeling of every word in the lyrics. The song is about being in a small town, where you know what you want to do, yet the small town is holding you back and how your okay with being independent because you know your going to be stronger in the end. I love this song. It relates to me, and that's why I love music. Music is that connection to other people through the sounds, words and emotions. I love that song. Love it. It's nice to know someone around my age who understands. After the scratching of the CD starts as the last song begins to play, it almost fades out the melodies I just heard as it is a quieter song, "No One Will Catch You" which seems like it's just him and his guitar. Beautiful. It is a moving on song. And a touching one at that, the imagery of his words are fantastic and it's like I'm seeing a short movie of emotions. All around this EP is something worth listening to, and you won't regret that you did. :)
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