Though a fresh UT-Austin graduate, EddieAngel bears the weight of decades on debut EP LOVE BOMB – at least vocally. The jazz-driven R&B vehicle steers the Austin singer-songwriter’s powerhouse chords through spry lyrics, shooting syllables like daggers and falling headfirst into riffs. He squeaks out “electricity” with the posture of Prince on “U & I,” then pockets “ICU (Acoustic Version)” with the commanding rasp of Amy Winehouse. The six-track collection’s floaty arrangements disintegrate on the titular closer, where darkened guitar tones take a hard left turn. Still, backed by his fourpiece band, EddieAngel’s performance threads a needle of punchy soul throughout.

EddieAngel

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This article appears in February 16 • 2024.

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