Nashville-based singer/songwriter Davis Gestiehr reveals a melodic rock attraction throughout his new EP, I’m At all times Mendacity… Make Me Well-known!. The 4 tracks present a constantly hooky immediacy, alongside compelling lyricism that ranges from aspirations of fame on “CCTV” to an admirably distinctive love curiosity in “Courtney Love.”
Opening the EP, “CCTV” immerses with a debonair vocal allure and clanging bass bounces. Exhilarating, sporadic guitars complement the replay-inducing hook — “he needs to be on CCTV,” — and excels with additional an infection into the playful vocal sequence. Pursuits of fame, particularly within the midst of post-school confoundment, dazzle lyrically alongside a punchy guitar-forward attraction on this memorable opener.
A fuzzier, patiently unfolding guitar lead takes maintain on the next “Marlon Brando (I Hate Yr Guts),” persevering with a type of Brit-pop and alt-rock synergistic feeling, with early Arctic Monkeys a reference level particularly. “Don’t wanna discuss it,” the snarling verses exude, traversing enjoyably into the “I hate your guts,” declaration; as soon as once more, the artist impresses with an irresistible central hook, sitting comfortably between suavely efficient verses.
“Courtney Love” is one other standout, bursting with an amiable rock charisma as lyrics inform of being significantly smitten with “somebody mother would most likely hate.” In any case, “she acts like Courtney Love however extra insane,” — and these biting, participating lyrics mesh grippingly with a melodic, crisp rock arsenal with shades of Rooney.
Because the concluding “Observe You Down” hits — with a nostalgic warmness akin to “1979” — it turns into rapidly obvious that I’m At all times Mendacity… Make Me Well-known! doesn’t strut a weak second throughout its 4 tracks. Davis Gestiehr’s songwriting and compelling tonal vary consumes all through.