Released January 10, ‘Emily’ is from Eric Schroeder’s upcoming album, ‘Cat’s Game’, set to drop on April 11 through Enabler No. 6 Records.
Channelling the likes of Elvis Costello and The Kinks (perhaps Emily is a nod to ‘See Emily Play’ – there’s a trailing off jangly instrumental to this track which is reminiscent of that in the classic Kinks track), Schroeder is intense with his heavily fuzzing guitars and pounding percussives. His vocal style is emphatic and thrusting, as he sings of a lost love. He’s clearly been hard hit, and the heaviness of his distress is poured into the track, along with his passion and emotion; a cathartic release.
The pounding opening and vocals are what reminds us most of all of Elvis Costello – if you close your eyes you could imagine the man himself pumping this out. There’s a lot of swagger and confidence, but it’s perhaps more puffed up bravado than anything real as he sings of longing to be “where the colors tease and her love concedes”. Oh that rhyme is just…chef’s kiss.
Listen to ‘Emily’ below, and let us know if you agree. You can check out more about Eric Schroeder and his music online on Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify.
