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More Info: www.orangecrushmusic.com
Verdict (Rating): Excellent laid-back pop-rock (90%)
Orange Crush are a band, but my first reaction on hearing the music was that it sounded like it had been created by a singer/songwriter, with Mark Spiro's name being the one that came immediately to mind. Jude Cole's being another. On further listening, I detected elements of gentle pop-rock as played by 80s' acts like Go West and Cutting Crew. The band certainly have a lot of crossover appeal and a wide potential audience.
The albums starts with a Jude Cole style number called 'Losing It Without You'. It is a slow to mid-tempo number which has vague Southern/Country elements beneath the surface. The pace is increased slightly for 'Can't Believe It' and this time Mark Spiro is the comparison. 'Ophelia' is a slow melancholy ballad that captivates the listener. This is brings me to the excellent 'The Way'. A gentle soft rock tune with a hint of Westcoast that gets even better when some female gospel style vocals are added in the background. The are some samples added to give this thoughtful track extra impact. The EP closes with a simple ballad called 'What I Came Here For'.
There is a laid-back simplicity to this EP. The whole affair seems so effortless and I guess that when someone is really good at what they do, then they make it seem effortless. The performances, the songs and the production all ooze class. For a set of laid back tunes to make such a good impression on me is really something. The future for Orange Crush should be extremely healthy and their full length CD, which they are currently writing material for, is eagerly awaited.
