New single 'Bombay' (download here) by indie singer-songwriter CJ Reardon creates a wave of nostalgia and feel good vibes. London based artist, CJ has already perfomed with the likes of Bastille and Maverick Sabre, placing him on a brilliant platform for releasing new music. After listening to his debut EP 'Acid Rain' with tracks such as 'Tale of Two Crimes', I got the impression that he was searching for his true sound as a folk driven musician. 'Tale of Two Crimes' is hugely different to 'Bombay' with a trumpet solo and jazz qualities. However, 'Bombay' has a grounded and innocent sound to it - reminding me of Jack Johnson and this is the sound that I think Reardon is suited to.
There is a very youthful ambience to the song, which I think is where the nostalgic feeling comes from; with the shuffle drum beats and acoustic guitar picking it reminds me of summery days as a child. The sweet melodies and lyrics complement each other and the piano solo parts were a nice inclusion as it is typically just acoustic guitar alongside vocals when it comes to this genre of music, especially with singer/songwriters. Although it isn't pushing the boundaries of the genre to create a new sound, Reardon's vocals are soothing and with the uplifting structure, its a well executed soft acoustic pop song. Because of the warm nature of the track, I can imagine it working well in a film following the character's growth from youth to adulthood.
CJ Reardon has already been proving a favourite for BBC Introducing, Art Rocker, Spindle Magazine and Record of The Day describing him as "Gorgeous… a dreamy autumn delight”. Having gained a lot of support and recognition after releasing his first EP, he is an artist to watch out for in 2015 with the release of his latest material.
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