Devon Werkheiser - I Am

Devon Werkheiser, best known for his role as Ned Bigby on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, has released his debut solo EP titled I Am. The acoustic leaning effort is a true singer-songwriter leaning fare that introduces himself to a prospective listening audience, and builds an aura and buzz about himself right out of the gate that shows what he is all about.

We start things off with "Pray" a delicate, melodically toned track that shows off Devon's finely tuned vocal abilities weaving in and out through the instrumental tones that shoot straight for the sky and showcase the type of music that we can expect to hear moving forward. "Clarity" is my favorite track off the disc that starts out with an intricate percussion arrangement and Devon's vocals adding a strong sense of musical self-worth and confidence that totally evokes the type of music he set out to create while in the studio, and also gives the prospective listener an entertaining and thorough listening experience heard here so far, a breezy and well toned out track. "Save Me" is another terrific song with finely tuned acoustic guitar melodies and Devon's vocals showing off a more passionate and heartfelt side this time around that we haven't had the opportunity to discover until now, and it shows off his depth and versatility as a musician that allows him to go far beyond what he expected of himself musically. The disc begins to draw to a close on "Where Has My Mind Gone", a lush, refined tune that continues to enthrall and amaze us with Devon's exquisite talents being put on display here and captivating the audience with his many unique talents that are so raw and pure. The EP draws to a close on "Stand Up" an eclectic, colorful track with dazzling and organic musical components that really cuts to the core of what the album is all about: a diverse and energetic collection of tunes that aims to capture the essence of Devon's personality that is evoked on each song we've heard in succession, and gives us a better idea of who he is a person and what his passions are.

In retrospect, a smashing debut effort here from Devon Werkheiser, who has made a strong first impression right out of the gate with his first release, and has a long and promising career ahead of him and truly is a unique and gifted individual with a knack for keeping the audience entertained.

                                                                                                                              EP Score: 4/5

Track Listing:

1. Pray
2. Clarity
3. Save Me
4. Where Has My Mind Gone
5. Stand Up