The title track starts things out, and even though is only just a minute long, it offers up a mysterious aura and vibe that shows the musical images that we may come into contact with during our listening experience. "Purgatory" is my favorite track off the disc that totally encapsulates the sound and vibe that Sulene was aiming for when she first stepped into the studio to craft these songs. It has a distinct Paramore vibe to it that melds in wonderfully with the poetic imagery that is omnipresent throughout Sulene's lyrics. "Worst Version of Me" is a more aggressive, high energy number that moves at a faster pace than the others and presents a breadth of diversity emanating strongly from Sulene's musical conscience that is running a mile and minute and gives us a whole smorgasbord of emotion based around the gravity well surrounding her. "Lovers Lost" closes it all out with a mostly acoustic based number that showcases Sulene's abilities as a singer-songwriter and how dedicated and passionate she is towards her craft that has evolved greatly from her beginnings, and has blossomed into a fully confident and driven musician capable of anything put right in front of her. I've had the pleasure of knowing Sulene for a couple of years now, going back to the time I first saw her with Helicopria back in early 2012 at Cafe 939, right near the Berklee College of Music where she attended. I was impressed with her stage presence, but most important her sheer beauty set her apart from the crowd and made me realize that she was the true star of the show, and had her own independent voice that was totally segregated from the rest of the group which I didn't know at that time. Now seeing her on her own makes me realize that her dream and vision is finally coming to fruition and is beginning to unravel and showcasing to everyone the confident woman she has become.
Overall, a terrific and outstanding debut effort from Sulene, a hauntingly beautiful creative force that has made her dreams a reality by striking out on her own and seeing what lays beyond the confines of the musical fence that is brimming with untapped potential.
EP Score: 4/5
Track Listing:
- Holding Words Back
- Purgatory
- Worst Version of Me
- Lovers Lost
NOTE: Sulene's EP is only available for download via iTunes at this link located right here.
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