A fresh EP release from Rollin Brummette delivers a very warm and welcoming tonality in the form of folk, Americana, and deep-rooted country-spirited songs that can either be stripped down and feel more personal or, can be lush and full-bodied with a full band and a beautiful array of instrumentation.
The Poison Ivy EP definitely speaks volumes for the artist, as it spans so much within just six songs. This is one of those records that you want to listen to from beginning to end because if you only listen to one or two tracks then you're not really getting the full spectrum of what it has to offer.
There are tracks on this release that give you that classic country tonality with rolling snares and twang-riddled guitars, but then there are these more folk-inspired songs that still have hints of Americana that shine through mostly because of the vocal approach. However, they still have a more one-on-one singer-songwriter undertone to them.
There is a sort of interconnection between some of the songs on the record too to the point where it almost feels like it's either a concept album or that certain tracks serve as chapters in the artist's life but either way, this serves as a bit of an escape because when you listen to it you're automatically drawn in so you're pulled away from your surroundings and put into someone else's world for a little while and this is something I adore about this release.
You can hear different influences come through in different tracks on this record. As I said earlier, some tracks are more folk inspired while others are more country in Americana inspired.
Either way, I feel like you are getting a piece of Rollin no matter which track you're listening to.
I think what hits the most about this record is not only the heart but more the character that it delivers because that's something you end up getting attached to right from the get-go, and it never really goes anywhere.
It's been a while since I've heard music and any genre that boasts this much personality and country music is known for this kind of aspect but not everyone does it right.
Rollin puts that personality right on the forefront, so you get pulled into his world, and it's not only about the way he sings but also his descriptive lyrics and the way he tells his stories.
The songs that are full band style tracks are very full-bodied and have a way of growing but also have this beautiful forward-moving flow and this whole project seems to have elements that complement each other constantly.
When there's a full band going it feels like the drums drive the guitars, the guitars drive the vocals and so forth.
Still, it's Rollin's voice that really comes through with an impact and he does have that sort of robust country vocal approach.
At the same time, it does feel personal and genuine, so the songs come through feeling very authentic.
You can tell there was a lot of attention to detail during the creation of this record but throughout it all it never loses that heart or that classic country soul.
As a whole, I would consider this an Americana EP but there's so much more to it. There are so many more layers going on throughout the record that you can't just call it one single genre.
As I mentioned earlier, you get hints of all these different artists and genres that inspired him to become a musician in the first place strewn about the record.
It has been a while since I've heard something that feels really good to listen to and honestly, got me back into the genre again.
Country and Americana aren't for absolutely everyone, but no genre is really. I can tell you that you don't have to be a huge country fan to fall in love with these songs.
But don't just take my word for it, listen to this full EP when you can because it's the best way to soak it in.
Remember where you heard it first.
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