Hollis Brown: Nothing & The Famous No One – Music Review

The four-song EP from NYC natives Hollis Brown is an accomplished collection of honest, soulful music.  Produced by Adam Landry (Deer Tick, Middle Brother) in Nashville during summer 2011, each track was recorded live, sent straight to analog tape.  The alternative country rockers achieve in just four songs what most bands could only hope to achieve in ten, captivating listeners with their distinct sixties tone.  Combining emotional lyrics with Nashville instrumentals, Mike Montali, Jon Bonilla, Mike Graves, Dillon DeVito, and Michael Hesslein create a successful vintage sound for the modern listener.

Through crackling guitar and roaring piano, the EP opens with bluesy love ballad “Gypsy Black Cat”, enrapturing listeners with heavy emotion.  In an attempt to play to the audience’s softer side, Hollis Brown slow it down with the quiet, sentimental track, “If It Ain’t Me.” In less than twenty minutes, they deliver a powerfully, triumphant compilation of songs; no small feat.  They breathe new life into the country rock scene, easily leaving listeners begging for more.

Nothing & The Famous No One provide an energy and audacity incapable of being ignored.  As New York City natives, Hollis Brown bring the Nashville sound better than as if they were actually from there.  Their music is tender and full of heart, appealing to audiences far and wide.  In just a few short songs, Hollis Brown has undoubtedly made their presence known.

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http://hollisbrownmusic.bandcamp.com

Author: Lauren Saul