Drive By Star is a four piece band led by Seattle based Rafe Pearlman.
The refrain of 'Holiday' (of which there are two versions) is a fair indication of this ep's dominant mood which I would summarise as one of dreamy, romanticism.
"It's a big old world, so full of love", sings Rafeman as a pick up line to a woman he has his eye on.
Here , and still more so 'Hello', his voice is like that of a laid back Jeff Buckley.
This Is Life' is a track which can also be found of Pearlman's solo album 'The Well Sessions' where it is reworked as a blues number. Here it's played as a straight pop song to blend in with the calm, melodic feel of the other tracks.
Overall, the 5 songs make for an easy listening experience to make it an ideal chill out record to have on standby while sipping wine on a balmy Summer night.
6 tracks , playing time - 28.14 mins
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