Nashville-based Israeli artist Omer Netzer infuses Southern soul, blues, roots-rock, and alt-country on Let It Sing: Side A, his five-track sophomore EP. Produced by David “Messy” Mescon, the release examines heartbreak, temptation, accountability, and the gradual search for healing, with “Unholy” serving as its focus track.
The EP’s opener “Praise The Lord (For A Woman)” captivated our ears a few months ago, with its horn-forward country, Americana, and blues stylishness, immersing especially in its rousing lead presence and guitar solo past the two-minute mark. The EP’s other four tracks are just as delightful. “Don’t Ask Me” warms with a lovely array of organs, guitar strums, and an overall country-forward vibe. “Good for you, good for him, I can’t imagine trying to date again,” Netzer’s delivery resonates, building into a fervent “don’t ask me if I’m happy” hook, emotively capturing the pain of a breakup, where one still has feelings for a past partner that has seemingly moved on to someone else. “I ain’t been living since you left my life,” Netzer’s phrasing tugs at the heart.
Next up, “Unholy” ticks back up the energy as grooving rhythms and climactic delivery ascend with fervor, into a title-bearing, brass-ready charisma; its rollicking rock sound and lustful tones exhilarate throughout. The ensuing “Shadow on Your Sunshine” is a strong piece of songwriting as well, growing from initial piano-laden balladry to affecting delivery ruminations, reflecting on the power of someone to take away another’s joy. EP finale “Bad Company” then caps it all off with a fierce rock pull, its rockabilly and Americana stylings melding well with soulful, bluesy inflections and harmonious backings. Let It Sing: Side A is a showcase in consistently excellent songwriting and ardent productions from Omer Netzer.
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