Solo artist, Thomas Neptune’s latest EP, Down to Earth, is four slices of standard, American pie rock.
Unfortunately for Neptune, we’re growing full from massive servings of Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and Bruno Mars et al.
However, Neptune does sport a voice that sounds genuine and relaxed—without trying to force a laid back vibe and even sporting a greater range than many of his industry peers. Musically, the backing tunes are more intriguing than his highly successful counterparts with multiple layers and instrumentation giving them an almost cinematic quality.
Although, lyrically Neptune feels a bit trite, his message of self-empowerment and understanding is a welcome one in these tumultuous times we’re experiencing. Suffice to say, Down to Earth is a decent rough draft of what Neptune can potentially deliver in the future. Here’s hoping he can find something that’ll help him stand out in that overly-crowded room of male singer/songwriters.
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