Having seen Matt Bonner playing live on many occasions, I thought I knew what to expect with this EP release. However, I've been completely blindsided because the produced versions of the songs are very different to their live counterparts - even down to the rhythm. We've got an eclectic mix here; 'No Longer Young' and 'I Sailed to You' sound like a full band, while 'Unanswered' is more of an electronic lo-fi vibe, with 'Every Night' rounding off the EP nicely as an acoustic piano Capaldi-esque ballad. I can hear Bonner's musical theatre influence in the way that he sings, passionately - and also in the way the songs are written. I've listened through about five times now, and my current favourite moment is the chorus on 'I Sailed to You' with additional vocals provided by Gazz Marlow (InMe). I also love the arrangement of 'Unanswered', and the piano on 'Every Night' - basically, it's all great. Have a listen.
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