DEBUT EP REVIEW - ERIN KINSEY - 40 EAST
Today (Friday 25th March) will see 21 year old singer-songwriter, Erin Kinsey release her debut EP called 40 East which is a collection of 6 songs which are all co-written by Erin.
Erin is an artist I remember seeing at C2C back in 2016.
Photo Credit: Robby Stevens
Just Drive starts with a wonderful instrumental that compliments Erin's softer vocal tone within the first verse. The first verse sees Erin's crisp tone at the forefront which work well with the lyrics that will let the listeners into her world - the vulnerability and honesty is something that I really appreciate as a listener. The chorus features many upbeat and funky feeling lyrics that allow for people to get to really know who Erin is as an artist. Erin is an artist that isn't afraid to write from the heart, whilst wearing her heart on her sleeve. The second verse of Just Drive continues with many beautiful moments with song lyrics that take you on a journey that is beautiful as you can feel many different emotions especially as the chorus hits. The final verse sees a soft tone from Erin giving listeners the opportunity to hear another side of who Erin is which I really enjoyed exploring. The way that the chorus ends Just Drive is beautiful.
This Ain't Heaven has a guitar instrumental opening the song up beautifully. The first verse sees Erin's soft crisp tone at the forefront allowing for a lot of vulnerability shining through which I have to say I loved hearing as this song takes you on one hell of a journey. The upbeat instrumental ahead as the song heads into the chorus is beautiful thanks to the feature of many wonderful lyrics that give the listeners the opportunity to explore another side of who Erin is as an artist. The chorus is my favourite past of the song. The second verse of This Ain't Heaven continues with even more heartfelt lyrics that I caught myself being able to relate with. The way that all the verses go into every single verse perfectly is just fantastic. There is something so beautifully fantastic about This Ain't Heaven as a whole that makes me very excited to hear it live one day.
I Got You has a soft guitar instrumental that I have to say is very different to the previous two songs but one that is needed on this EP to allow for people to see the many sides of who Erin is as an artist. The first verse sees Erin's crisp vocal tone at the forefront allowing for the heartfelt lyrics to shine through whilst also giving off many layers that allow the listeners into her world through her vocal delivery. The chorus features lyrics that you hear Erin is singing about that one special person - the honesty is perfect and brilliantly timed, I caught myself getting extremely emotional over the lyrics which for me makes it even more special. The second verse of I Got You continues lyrics that many people will be able to relate with thanks to relatable to our own lives blending wonderfully into the chorus. The final verse sees Erin showing her softer tone allowing for many more special moment as the song goes into its final chorus.
Hate This Hometown has a piano and guitar instrumental which sets the tone of the song perfectly. The first verse sees Erin's soft more poignant vocal at the forefront which is full of a lot of memories which got me a little emotional thanks to the beautiful story being shared with us listeners. The chorus of Hate This Hometown features some of the most stunning lyrics full of purity and the way that Erin delivers her story I absolutely adore as it's a part of my story too - love songs you can personally relate with too! The second verse of Hate This Hometown continues with her journey with her hometown with even more emotion and I didn't even think that was possible with her songwriting that many listeners will appreciate. Erin's vocal range is stunning with her crisp vocal on the soft verses mixed with her crisp vocal tone. The final chorus is beautifully thought about with the attention to detail. I can't wait for people to hear this song live.
Better On Me starts with a quirky upbeat instrumental which offers this vibrant sound that I happen to adore right from the start. The first verse sees Erin's crisp vocal at the forefront allowing for the songs beautifully heartfelt message within the song to be shown, but one thing I love about the quirky lyrics is the moments of female empowerment mixed in with lyrics message making the perfect blend. I like how Better On Me leaves you with many questions on what the song is about, I'm excited to see what the rest of song reveals. The chorus of Better On Me features many of those past relationship feels where you have they one moment of clothing you share and everything's ok. The attention to detail within these song is so special and a song that is close to Erin's heart. The second verse continues with the moments of the relationship going wrong and breaking down. The way that Erin's softer vocal is demonstrated is one of the most sweetest things about Better On Me. The way that this verse blended into the chorus was gorgeous. The instrumental in the middle of the song is a stunning move adding this beautiful extra layer to the song. The bridge of Better On Me highlights the songs key lyrics in a stunning way making it even more incredible due its softer tone ahead of the crisp higher vocal from Erin returning for the final chorus to end.
Just Drive (Radio Edit) isn't a lot different to the first song from this EP, but I have to say I loved the tempo a little more and got a new appreciation for the lyrics thanks to the softer vocal tones, and the many vulnerable lyrics shining through.
Erin is one hell of an artist, and this EP demonstrates exactly who Erin is as an artist and I have a new found respect for this talented young artist.
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