Stephen Bruner, a bassist that played for influential crossover thrash band Suicidal Tendencies for 9 years, is one of the most sought-after studio musicians in recent memory. With his work on Flying Lotus' Cosmogramma, Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly, and Kamasi Washington's The Epic, he's got a nice track record so far. His solo career, in stark contrast to the band he used to play for, is based in neo-soul, funk, and R&B. This EP, his third release, sees him with a relaxed vibe that is also deep in thought. It generally sounds nice, but there are a few things that plague the release. It seems as if some of the songs here run out of ideas before they end, and end up being kind of boring as a result. There isn't much variety here either, which contributes to the general underwhelming feeling. Still, "Them Changes" is a great song, and while the record does sound underwhelming, it does have a good vibe and smoothness to it as well. It's good, but surprisingly nondescript.
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