Tuesday, June 6, 2017

“Rose Letter A” by El West – A Song Review

     With a release that is elegant in its use of contrast, El West shows that the band is a force to monitor. The vocals in “Rose Letter A” are sometimes light and ballad-like, but turn nearly operatically forceful during portions of the song, particularly the chorus. Similarly, the guitars fluctuate between having an alluring vulnerability and a forceful urgency. The percussion is more than willing to support the shifts.

     The lyrics of “Rose Letter A” are included in this post. They reflect the loss felt when a friend moved to Spain. Thomas Brenneman is identified as the primary contributor to the composition of the song, while Bryant Powell provided the lyrics and melodies.

     El West is based in Phoenix, Arizona. The band is scheduled to release an EP, "The Mainstay," on June 16, 2017. The discovery of “Rose Letter A" lead us to equally dynamic tracks from the band, so we are looking forward to the EP release.
     The members of El West are Bryant Powell (vocals, guitar), Thomas Brenneman (guitar), Ricky Powell (bass), and Marty Welker (drums). In a description that we second, the band states:
  “EL WEST symbolizes energy. This platform has developed into dynamic composition, truthful lyrics and a distinctive energetic performance. The music has effortless swell that can turn on you at any moment from a lifting bravado to a faint hum. Inspired by bands such as Broken Social Scene, Radiohead, Elbow, and The Roots, EL WEST has created its own compelling and original sound.”

      “Rose Letter A” by El West


Lyrics of “Rose Letter A” by El West
Red hair
You're my favorite color
Boundless
There in Barcelona

Time
It tries
To hide
At last approaches

Ground
Beneath
You falls
The sun surrounds you
I fight back the tears from falling

Hard to take my time away from you
Hard to take my time away from you
You always know exactly what to

A stand still
A thousand miles from here
Distinct sounds
The blues and whites away

So fair dear
Along a silent glare
A million eyes
Yet still my dear
I see you there

The mind
It runs
A place
To try to find you

Against you
Against your art
Agents, you have them hiding
Yet always have them reeling
Wanting more

Hard to take my time away from you
Hard to take my time away from you
You always know exactly what to
Hard to take my time away from you
Hard to take my time away from you
You always know exactly what to do

I'll outlast you
Always do
With a grace so lovely
Take you home
Next to me
Strong
I call you by name

Hard to take my time away from you
Hard to take my time away from you
You always know exactly what to
Hard to take my time away from you
Hard to take my time away from you
You always know exactly what to do
Hard to take my time away from you


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