Gary Clark Jr. The Bright Lights EP
Label : Warner Bros.
Released :30th November 2010
Format :[email protected]
A Austin, Texas staple who has been garnering rave reviews for his live shows and blues-tastic playing Gary Clark Jr. is primed to explode onto the national and world scene in 2012. This 4 song EP showcases what Clark specializes in, straight up roadhouse blues. Ep's need to be special to receive 4 stars out of 5, but each song contained here is a joy and worthy of 1 star on it's own. The title track and most complete effort tackles New York City's "Bright Lights" and how they can change a person come sun up. A fantastic lyrical tale over full on strutting guitar that chugs and dirties up the groove every way it can. Popping drums propel everything forward hooking the listener in the first time through; you will know Gary Clark's name by the end of the song.
"Don't Owe You A Thang" revs up the boogie-woogie with it's hip shake rhythm and whiskey soaked fretboard fuzz blues solo's. The final two tracks are just Clark live in a solo setting on acoustic guitar showing off an in the moment flair that is intoxicating. "Things Are Changin'" displays Clark's rich voice and is a demonstration that he could be mainstream friendly instantly. EP closer "When My Train Pulls In" shows off the 6-string majesty that has people comparing him to Hendrix. The run up closing fireworks mimic the title train pulling into the desired station in exhilarating fashion.
Tracklist:
1. Bright Lights (5:24)
2. Don't Owe You A Thang (3:35)
3. Things Are Changin' (Live) [Solo Acoustic] (4:31)
4. When My Train Pulls In (Live) [Solo Acoustic] (8:13)
