Tuesday, April 21, 2020

EP Review - Another Highway - Bob Fitzgerald



Bob released his debut single in March and scored a #2 hit on the Country Charts –he has now released the rest of the EP to follow up that success


We already know that Running From The Rain is a dramatic song, with country themes, staccato drums and something spectacular from the guitar, but does the rest of the EP stack up the same?


One Of These Nights certainly carries on in the same vein of explosive opening, punchy instrumentation and a country theme – this time its about drinking!  While the idea “get some friends together” seems like a distant memory at the moment, the song summons up those memories of all-nighters, wild nights and just hanging with friends and will hopefully get you planning for when the bars open again. Tequila, whiskey and sangria – I’m in!


She’ll Do slows the pace, and reverts to just an acoustic guitar to accompany Bob’s vocals, quite an old fashioned sound with a beat to sway along to, With a very clever play on the dual meaning of “she’ll do” in this song about love, relationships and choices.


Final track Run serves to round off the EP nicely – and sounds like the kind of track to end a live set. The tempo and style bring together the best of Bob’s ability, and it is a travelling track, making you yearn for the open road and long summer days “as we’re gonna chase the setting sun”


So, does the whole EP measure up to the initial hit single? Yes it does, a well-paced well matched collection of songs with the feeling that Bob needs the festival season to come back soon so he can truly show off his ability.

Another Highway, the new EP from Bob Fitzgerald is available on all digital platforms from 24 April and can be pre-ordered now

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