Review Summary: Building an identity
With their second EP, SVMMERCAMP takes everything from their debut and elevates it all to the next level. From
Willow’s opening moments, the crew shows their moodier sound, stripping back the energetic rhythms for a mellow, darker flow. This soothing atmosphere remains consistent throughout the EP, crafting a spacy ambiance that floats along the tracks. Alongside the atmosphere, the hooks and melodies across
Willow have taken a massive step up from the debut. The soaring choruses of “Holy Ghost” and “Hide” are catchy, leaving their mark on the EP and becoming instantly recognizable with each listen. The flows throughout “Coffee in Da Mornin’” and “UhOh” are infectious, with the variety of rap styles seamlessly working together to craft easily replayable tracks. From the clean production value to the relaxed, yet focused, songwriting, SVMMERCAMP continues to expand upon their style as they begin to establish their identity.
Willow is a statement for SVMMERCAMP, one that shows the crew solidifying who they are.
