Silhouettes and Footsteps EP Review

Track 1 – Screaming Smiley

This track begins with a reminiscent 70’s surfer style guitar lick that carries through the song giving it a cool vibe. It fills out with powerful lyrics and raw vocals making the track very musician driven. As the song ends, there is an infusion of meaty drums and a haunting guitar solo that makes the tone of the track more physical.

Track 2 – Poker has the Luck

The second track continues to enforce Mama Tilly’s musician centered style with drums, guitar and vocals being very prominent. A very fast paced track with slower firm vocals and lyrics.

Track 3 – Silhouettes and Footsteps

The third song of the EP and title track is definitely worth of its status, combining slow expressive lyrics and a similarly paced beat that entwine perfectly through out the track. “Silhouettes on my bedroom wall drifting away and the footsteps fall,” beautiful lyrics that emote the pain of someone leaving, backed by a stunning rhythm guitar that builds the mood with its flawless timing.

Track 4 – Upon the Wing.

The final track transforms the musical style slightly to more of a New Orleans Blues feel completing a real musician driven EP. The powerful music compliments the soulful blues style of lyrics and vocals in a very powerful but feminine.