I have previously reviewed music by Garland Kelley and I must say I was eager to hear more from him. But first, let me tell you who this amazingly talented artist is.

Garland Kelley is an artist and music producer who “combines a love of classic rock with a distinctly modern point of view to create his signature sound.” His music explores themes such as mortality, individualism, mental health, and philosophy and he is a veteran of Nashville’s live music scene.

Mortal is the title track to his debut EP and was released on 11/08/2023. A track about personal struggles with existence and mortality, I am sure this is a theme that will resonate with many listeners.

Less rocky than previous tracks, this song has a more laid-back and mellow feel to it and the pace is also slower and relaxed. With a soothing yet mesmerizing guitar background to the song, that, apart from the vocals, really is the driving force behind the song, the solo towards the end of the track really does send shivers down your spine as it emulates a David Gilmour-esque sound.

The drum and bass parts of this track are understated yet hold the song together perfectly and support the rest of the sound with a solid foundation on which to build.

The vocals on this track are, once again, sublime and express the true emotion of the song. With intriguing lyrics, the track really does have a great atmospheric vibe to it and Garland uses this to tell the story he is unfolding.

Garland Kelley has produced yet another fantastic song and one that should be heard by as many people as possible. His soothing vocals really pull you into the track and make you feel the emotion and feeling that is being described.

Loved it!

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