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The Rocket Summer - You Gotta Believe EPAlternative Press - Scott Heisel on 11/4/09 @ 11:51 AM - altpress.com
Two years removed from his major-label debut, Do You Feel?, Bryce Avary--the mastermind behind pop-rock act the Rocket Summer--hasn't changed his approach much. That's a good thing: This four-song digital EP of all-new material is exactly what you'd expect from Avary, packed with soulful vocals, easily digestible choruses and inspirational, occasionally spiritual lyrics intended to uplift the listener. The piano-guided "Hills And Valleys" is a highlight (and that fuzz bass in the last chorus is downright perfect). Closing track "The Fight" also relies on Avary's considerable piano skills, and has a great string-assisted bridge that demonstrates how good the frontman is at song arrangements. The only downside to You Gotta Believe is that at four songs, there isn't a lot of room for experimentation or style/mood variation, and as such all four tracks carry the same uptempo vibe. The plus side is, it has us pretty flippin' excited for Avary's new album, Of Men And Angels, due early next year. (ISLAND) Scott Heisel
GO DOWNLOAD: "Hills And Valleys"
Official Website: http://www.therocketsummer.com
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Bryce continues to amaze me with You Gotta Believe and he is even more amazing live. He's also a very humble guy when you meet him (: It was great to FINALLY get something new from Bryce but now i only want the new album even more! I know its going to be genius!