Los Angeles duo Social Gravy are something special indeed, and the EP A Different Kind proves that, and shows why Brad Kohn and Vee Bordukov have deserved their reputation as romantic rockin-rollers with content. The four songs of this release portray their capability to walk the line between commercial and artistic integrity and making music that felt simultaneously accessible and deeply personal.
Leading with “Happening Now,” the EP sets out to demonstrate the ability of Social Gravy to connect powerful, almost poignant vocals with clean production. The song delves into the subject of prophecy and unstoppable change, as well as merging personal soul-searching with social commentary. The talent of the duo to compose catchy melodies is evident and makes a welcoming entry point, which is set perfectly.
Love You Better takes a turn toward a more personal direction, experimenting with the many possibilities of interpersonal relationships through lush harmonies and the smooth transition between acoustic and electric arrangements. The song encapsulates that heady sense of strong attraction and dedication, with lyrics that are sensual as well as emotionally solid.
Anywayz finds the more active side of Social Gravy with the rock sensibilities intact The song deals with the push-pull factor of the intense relationships and how the intensity of the love makes people feel overwhelmed and how they are ready to accept them despite its complexities.
Ending with the title track A Different Kind, the EP also ends in emotional climax, whether it is the nature of unconventional love or the decisions we make when confronted with whatever is not within the traditional molds. The imagery transports the audience through scenes of desert landscapes to rooftops in urban places to create a cinematic atmosphere in which to explore what it means to embrace something wonderfully uncertain. All the way through A Different Kind, Social Gravy demonstrates their songwriting maturity as they craft songs that connect on more than one level and keep the signature cool over them.
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