It has been a while since I did an Extended Play post and there reveals a weakness on I Don't Hear A Single. Albums obviously get reviewed and singles have the IDHAS 10 Song Mix and Audio Extravaganza to help them along, but EPs seemed to get caught in between.
So I thought that I'd try and remedy that by getting some EP Reviews included in the stand alone stuff. It will mean more reviews, but these will be shorter in length due to the format. So we begin with Brighton, Michigan's Daryl Bean.
This four song affair is a splendid Pop Rock affair. Melodic, chorus led and easy to like, the only problem that I have is that four songs isn't nearly enough. You are definitely left wanting more and hopefully the future will accommodate that.
The opener, Keeping Me Alive, is not a million miles from modern day Squeeze. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a paean to Lady Fleabag herself. A great synth run enhances the earworm of a chorus. Be Careful heads in a far more reflective direction, very West Coast Pop Rock, even Explorers Club in feel.
The closer, Niagara Falls feels more 70s, think Andrew Gold or Billy Swan, very American and all the better for it. All four songs are feel good laid back fayre with tunefulness at their heart. Mr Strangelove is a cracking EP, I can't wait to hear more from Bean.
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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