Jared Lee – Falling Through Holes EP
Years ago, when Myspace.com was a popular place to do everything that we do Facebook on now, I came across great new music all the time. One of those times, I found OneRepublic before they were signed and couldn’t stop listening to “Apologize”. But another one of those times, I found Jared Lee. The song that I got stuck on was “Why Do I Have to Choose?” So, I instantly made it the song my profile theme song (remember how you could do that?).
Fast forward a few years…Myspace was just a distant memory, yet the song never ceased to leave my mind. I guess my biggest question was always- why does Jared Lee not have a major label backing him and releasing new tunes?
A few singles emerged in 2009 and 2010, “Hooray for Hollywood” and “It’s Over (Goodbye)” and some television placement happened. Yet, no full length release for the general public to consume. Finally, in October 2011, Jared Lee released the EP, “Falling Through Holes.” A blend of radio friendly piano/pop ballads and mid-tempo jams. Now, it is our turn to make something of them.
If you like a smooth pop/r&b voice mixed with some catchy tunes, check out Jared Lee’s new EP. Start with “Out of Breath” and “Hold U Down”.
- “Out of Breath” sounds like it could be on an upcoming Usher album. The opening of the sound has unique timing (in my opinion) which only adds to the catchy flare. Plus, we get a mid-tempo “you crushed my love” tune. Very anthemic. Win/Win.“Thought you had a heart of gold/Did you have to be so cold/What the hell is wrong with you/Took a hammer to my soul/Spinning it out of control/What’s a man to do?”
- “Hold You Down” is another mid-tempo anthem with unpredictable timing/phrasing by Mr. Jared Lee. Sounds like someone had a pretty bad breakup or tumultuous relationship before these songs were written. “so far from home/ ill get by on my own/ I just hope that you find what you need”
Track Listing :
1. It’s Over (Goodbye)
2. Hold U Down
3. Beautiful World
4. Out of Breath
5. Falling Through Holes
6. What It Beats For
Now, when do we get a full LP release, Jared?
iTunes link - http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/falling-through-holes-ep/id468535819
Jared’s Website – http://www.jaredleemusic.com/