Album Review :: The Open Feel – S/T EP

Katie Harris and Tom Brayton, the duo that make up the dreamy, pop-rock group The Open Feel, have crafted a chunk of nostalgic 90s alternative on their debut EP.

Harris’ airy vocal and matching guitar tones give the tracks a supremely positive vibe that smacks of spring time sunshine, but when combined with Brayton’s meandering, yet groovy bass lines and steady drums the end result is more of a night on the town atmosphere.

It’s hard to not be instantly entranced with the hypnotizing affect the band creates.  The swirling, spinning interaction between the guitar and bass riffs in the chorus or “Transition” draw the listener in, until they’re gently laid to rest in the verses.  “Detach” is destined to be the track played during the climax of a future romantic comedy.  In fact, the entire EP has a very cinematic quality to it, similar to The Boxer Rebellion’s work in Going the Distance.

For fans of mid-tempo, chilled out pop-rock be sure to look up The Open Feel.  In fact, tune in this week for their live performance on the ETS podcast.

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