Phillip Brandon - Phillip Brandon EP
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| Phillip Brandon - EP |
When you're 6' 4" and you're
still the shortest of three boys then you'll either give up the fight there and
then or come out all guns a'blazing. Los Angeles native Phillip Brandon is in
the latter category and his soul infused funk is a thing of wonder that might
just require me to take my shoes of and dance. The primal stomp of 'You'
introduces the EP through the dry ice and low lights before Brandon's rich,
smooth, velvety tones emerge from the shadows to charm and bedazzle you. 'Sail
On' is a more conventionally structure tune with a real 90s soul feel about it
taking me back to the likes of Omar and Seal in their prime.
The deep, thick gravy of
Brandon's gorgeous voice is given a real work out on 'Turn Around' as he goes
from low slung sex fiend to rock infused soul champion in the space of one
song. The crunchy rock guitars are also present on 'On My Mind' and yet again that voice makes your ribs shake and
your inner fire ignite. The EP closes with 'My Friend' which is a heartfelt and
simple ballad with some Carpenters-esque instrumentation and some impassioned
vocals. Phillip Brandon is an immense talent and he knocks the likes of Cee Lo
Green and Aloe Blacc in to one side with that voice and undeniable style - I mean, just look at the man.....I would.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/phillipbrandon2
Live Dates:
28th August - Downtown El Cajon Farmers Market, El Cajon
25th September - Legends, Las Vegas
26th September - The Spirit Room, Jerome
28th September - Mueller College, San Diego