Philadelphia's Bret Tobias is always more than interesting. This 5 songs show off his variety despite being on the more laidback side. Happiness Writes White is almost Gentle Psych Pop, wonderfully melodic and houses a corking closing solo from the mighty Marty Willson Piper.
The stand out for me is the Power Pop of It Begins With A Lean, a song that Jangles superbly, yet also houses another killer Guitar break. Tuff Sleddin' gets noisier and ups the pace, a little more Indie Rock, yet also feeling a little California and adding a Telstar keyboard run courtesy of Krista Umile.
Sepviva Shuffle is jaunty Americana, yet has hints of 70s Pop Rock. Undo Undo Undo is storytelling of the highest order. Indeed, Tobias throughout underlines his lyrical adeptness and on this song in particular with its splendid way with words and ace arrangement.
You sometimes miss his songwriting strength and lyrical quality as it is housed in great choruses and top notch arrangements. I have often wondered why he doesn't get more attention as he pushes all the right buttons for any listener of quality Pop Rock.
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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