Jen Olive's "I Say Love" EP
Mar. 14th, 2011 12:59 pmJen Olive’s “I Say Love” EP
I SAY LOVE: a lilting espousal of love, Jen’s bell-like voice washes over you like a warm ocean. The harmonies are flawless and make the song a lush garden of sound. Production quality forges a musical banquet that you’ll want to revisit time and time again.
ROBOT BOY: a quirky song, this showcases Jen’s song-writing skills. She pieces together a melody from unexpected places no one else would dare attempt to go. No matter its strange phrasing, the song is irresistibly sing-able and you’ll find yourself hearing it in your head despite yourself. One of the stand-out aspects of the song is the almost South African-sounding guitar.
SO FUNNY: another lovely offering that changes pace without regard for the foot-tappers out there. It’s definitely for people who like to truly listen to a song, dive into it and examine what’s being offered by the artist. This is a song that must be listened to repeatedly in order catch all the musical treasures Jen has placed like Easter eggs throughout. It’s wonderful the way production brings the guitar and Jen’s voice to the forefront of luxuriant instrumental support. All-in-all, a well-crafted song that should take a prominent place on anyone’s playlist.
FAIRY FLESH: shades of Kate Bush tinge this song at the beginning of this beautiful song, but Jen makes it her own with her perfect voice, immersing you in a rippling, dreamy auditory experience. Her vibrato is showcased, which will make your eardrums tremble with bliss. This is another song that will wedge itself within your brain and compel you to hum the tune when you least expect it.
SUPERMAN (LIGHTERTHIEF REMIX): Lighterthief places its mighty finger on Jen Olive’s melancholy melody. Stuart Rowe’s production makes for an enticing musical resonance that permeates every cell of your body. Jen’s vocals wrap around the regretful lyrics like a warm blanket, and Andy Partridge’s backing vocals only serve to enhance hers a hundredfold. Lyrically, the song touches on our insecurities and how they often grow from seeds planted by the very ones we love and trust. It seems to be a very personal song, which draws the listener closer to the artist.
ROBOT BOY (LIGHTERTHIEF REMIX): If there’s one thing Lighterthief and Stuart Rowe do, it’s to magnify the strengths of a song and concentrate them until they become like sonic diamonds. This remix is one that needs to be played in your car, full-blast, so the opulence of the sound can assault your senses with Jen’s curious refrain. Most definitely a song worthy of being on anyone’s playlist.
Should you buy the new Jen Olive EP? Unequivocally, I would say yes. If you want a strange and lush musical experience that you’ll want to listen to repeatedly, absolutely purchase her EP. There’s really no way you could regret having good music that stands the test of time. You can find Jen’s new collection on the Ape House website starting on 1 April.