Musher - Just Because (Reprise)
Pop, Americana, Ska
Aalsmeer, Netherlands
Overall Impression: Dripping in melody and managing to effortlessly fuse a number of diverse genres together with ease, "Just Because (Reprise)" is an invigorating listening experience that is both wonderfully layered and undeniably stylish. Musher hit the ball way out of the park with this one, and it's clearly evident that these are a talented bunch of musicians at the top of their game, from the excellent and attentive writing to the superb performances, "Just Because (Reprise)" is a brilliant listening experience that I thoroughly enjoyed. Great stuff!
Strongest Point(s): The way the song seamlessly blends different styles together is brilliant, intertwining elements of ska, reggae, flamenco, and pop together in an ultra-stylish and graceful manner, it gives the track a unique aesthetic that is both highly engaging and inventive. It goes without saying that the performances across the board are exceptional, from the assured vocal performances to the outstanding musical backdrop they flow over, all individual elements are working in perfect tandem to bring the music to life, and they succeed in doing so. The instrumentation plays a vital role in ensuring the song is both texturally rich and filled with tonal variation, the warm sizzling sound of the brass with its expressive vibrato, the staccato guitar chords, the fat tone of the bass, all these ingredients add a great amount of detail and character to the track which helps keep the listener engrossed from start to finish.
Target Audience Appeal: I can see this particular song appealing to a wide audience, it has a great upbeat nature to it that can be enjoyed by many music lovers, each with their own diverse tastes, it certainly has a ska, reggae, and Latin'esque feel to it, as well as managing to inject a good helping of pop into the mix.
Artist target suggestions: UB40, The Specials, Madness, Inner Circle, Big Mountain, Steel Pulse, The Beat, The Pioneers, The Aggrolites, Hepcat, The Slackers, The Movement, Iya Terra, Shrub
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About the Reviewer:
Andre Avanessian is a freelance session musician, composer, and sound engineer based in the U.K. Having studied music production and composition at degree level, he has taken his passion for all things audio-related to a level that has allowed him to become both a competent musician and performer. Being a self-confessed "Guitar Nerd" Andre has been continually studying the guitar, as well as teaching it, helping students both learn the instrument, develop their songwriting, and how to become proficient in home recording.