'To Be Quite Frank' is the latest body of work from singer-songwriter Sam Seccombe; featuring 7 tracks this EP charts Seccombe's growth and confidence over the past year whilst encapsulating the warm summery tones that are intrinsic to Seccombe's musical style.
The EP commences with 'Waiting On Your Love' a track that begins with faded instrumentation before Seccombe's vocals cut through the production. With John Mayer-inspired guitar riffs, this track layers vocal harmonies and groovy percussive rhythms creating a gospel-esque introduction to this 7 track EP. The second track on the EP is 'UnBoyfriend' which begins with a warm guitar solo and expansive synths, slowly unravelling to display Seccombe's talent for merging jazzy chords with catchy melodies. I had only previously heard the remix version of 'Unboyfriend' and was pleasantly surprised by the layered vocals and chilled instrumentation. The track nicely leads into 'Toxic History' which has a faster groove, with the vocals conveying a sense of immediacy describing someone who is in a state of infatuation. The EP also features an interlude midway through the 7 tracks that bridges the two parts together.
'Crocodile Tears' is the perfect slow dancing song, with its luscious guitars and smooth bass making this a track that truly immerses the listener within Seccombe's sound. One notable feature from this track is the raw lyricism that is laid bare and mirrors the delicate composition. 'Bother With You' carries the theme of 'Crocodile Tears' with stripped back acoustic guitar and vocals creating an intimate atmosphere that feels incredibly emotional.
The EP finishes on 'I Won't Be Doing That Again' a track that blends the groove present in the first part of the EP but with a new thumping beat that adds strength to the song. Overall, this EP encapsulates Seccombe's growth and confidence over the past year and is a strong body of work that showcases emotive lyricism and groovy melodies. This is an EP that will resonate with many, and bring comfort to those who relate to Seccombe's lyrics.
You can hear the EP by clicking the links above or hear the EP in full on my Spotify reviews playlist (link in bio). You can also read my interview with Sam as part of my ongoing series 'A Conversation With...'.
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