New Ben Howard EP (sort of)
Tried to write a half baked review but I am more a list type of guy. |
| 1 |  | Ben Howard
How Are You Feeling?
Sooooo a couple weeks ago Ben Howard released the "10th Anniversary Deluxe" version of I Forget Where We Were, including bonus track 'Am I In Your Light?' and 5 song EP 'How Are You Feeling?'. |
| 2 |  | Ben Howard
I Forget Where We Were
These songs were all recorded around the same period IFWWW came out but have (as far as I can tell) never been released before. They are, however, apparently already known by die-hard fans, as Ben has played them live sometime.
(also some parts of the internet mention some songs have been released under different monikers or for a movie soundtrack or something? idk) |
| 3 |  | Ben Howard
Burgh Island
I think the EP is amazing. In style, these songs are (unsurprisingly) very similar to IFWWW and the Burgh Island EP - same darkness, same sombre vocals, same guitar tones and all those other words people use to describe music. |
| 4 |  | Ben Howard
Noonday Dream
I wanted to shed some light on these songs and hope other people here will enjoy them as much as I do! Below you can find my impressions for the individual tracks. |
| 5 | | Ben Howard
How Are You Feeling?
"Am I In Your Light"
This one does kinda feel like a bonus track. Has a nice atmosphere, but lacks the oomph that most songs on IFWWW did have. |
| 6 | | Ben Howard
How Are You Feeling?
"How Are You Feeling"
10 seconds in and you know this is gonna be a good one. Reaaaally dark & heavy - I like it. Best track on the EP probably maybe.
Ben himself has said that this song "sat alone untouched for a while between âI Forget Where We Wereâ and âNoonday Dreamâ. It was the only survivor of those loud, unorganised day jams. Iâve always thought it was a nice song.â |
| 7 | | Ben Howard
How Are You Feeling?
"I follow stars" (following Spotify's interpunction, don't @me)
A shimmering, hopeful track. Fits in well with the title. Beautiful song. |
| 8 | | Ben Howard
How Are You Feeling?
"The Burren"
Need some more time with this one, feel like I haven't really taken it in yet. Guitar part reminds me of 'End of the Affair', especially during the last minute. |
| 9 | | Ben Howard
How Are You Feeling?
"Quiet Me Down - Live"
Just like 'The Burren' I feel like this one carries a lot of unreleased tension. Song meanders a bit, the climax at the end still feels restrained. Nice song. |
| 10 | | Ben Howard
How Are You Feeling?
"Lotus flower"
The pondering 7-minute 'Lotus flower' ends the EP in style. Really like how this one takes its time; the drums only kick in after five minutes. Rivals 'How Are You Feeling?' for best track on the EP for me. |
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