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Reviews of the John Velghe : ep
“The format of an EP can work for or against an artist. Within the space of a few songs, an ambitious musician can inadvertently draw attention to weaknesses in a song that is not quite ready. Or, a talented songwriter and musician such as John Velghe can display an impressive depth and range.”
“John Velghe’s self-titled EP steps beyond a familiar yet effective guitar-driven songwriting style. “Time on Their Side” and “Wrecking” best exemplify Velghe’s penchant for composing songs with an intimate sound and lyrical sketches that veer down uncharted avenues worth exploring for artist and listener.”
– Pete Dulin, Present Magazine
From the jangle and crunch of the opening track, “Little Teamsters,” through what may be the most impressive Iggy Pop cover yet, the six songs here are a finely honed mix of well-crafted hooks, earnest delivery and skillful musicianship. While Velghe gets a hand from some talented friends, he does a remarkable job handling multiple instruments himself. It’s no small feat to perform guitar, drums, piano and more all by oneself, but to make the mix feel like an inspired ensemble and not just overdubbed parts is even trickier. On tracks such as the lovely, somber “Wrecking,” Velghe does just that.
Some of the more memorable performances appear in songs that feature guest artists. “Did You Fall Down?” and “Time on Their Side” would be a great pop songs, but Michael Walker’s trombone and Sam Hughes’ sax push the hook factor over the top, resulting in tracks that will stick in the listener’s consciousness. Dan Dumit’s restrained drumming adds much to the atmosphere of “Long Face” and the almost archetypal American pop/rock of “Little Teamsters.”
Most impressive, though, is Velghe’s cover of Iggy Pop’s “I Wanna Be Your Dog,” featuring backing vocals from Atlantic Fadeout’s Abigail Henderson and upright bass from Chris Wagner. Velghe’s reworking of the Iggy classic is spare, stark, and frankly, pretty damned amazing. Those who thought Jim Campilongo’s tortured take on “No Fun” earlier this year was the end-all of emotive Iggy covers may want to reconsider.
– J. Howell, Ink Magazine
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