Lorien- The Ghost in the Parlor EP

Lorien- The Ghost in the Parlor EP
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Not many people still have the heart for pop punk. Mainly due to bands this day and age sounding similar. While scrolling through the interweb, I came across a band from Tennessee. Their name is Lorien. What Lorien offers the listener is a beautiful blend of southern roots with the pop-punk catchiness. I introduce you to The Ghost in the Parlor EP.

When I first listened to the EP, I was immediately hooked in the sounds. Beautiful guitar work showing how they blend their roots. The seconds song “You Got Me Down” shows where the catchiness comes. At times, I think I’m listening to a much harder As Tall As Lions or a Gatsby’s American Dream. But, it’s a band that blends both sounds into the ultimate band. Vocalist Kaleb Jones nailing those words “You Got Me” in your head for weeks. The band quickly slows it down to two slow moving songs. A blend of haunting vocals from Jones with beautiful keys added by Cara Pollack. The next song “Singing Isn’t Music,” reminds you if you were trapped in England back in the 1700’s. Imagine your at the ball and your gonna dance with the queen, you will hear this song.

With bands pushing in the scene to become the next big hit, Lorien doesn’t have to rush. It will come sooner or later when a label realizes why beautiful music like this is not signed. This bands future is endless. There are so many ears this EP can capture and hold onto. The Ghost in the Parlor is not only a debut ep, it is great.

Score: 9.7/10
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