Blueburst – Kick My Tires Single/EP
Atlanta, Georgia act Blueburst just released an intriguing new EP, Kick My Tires Single/EP. Frontman and creative force of Blueburst, Craig Douglas Miller, has taken a fan favorite song, “Kick My Tires,” and split it into four unique, ear-catching takes. The result is the absolute spectrum of what it means to dive deeply into a song – the original; a powerful new mix; an instrumental; and a stripped-down take.
The original “Kick My Tires” is song two on the EP – acting as the album’s sonic foothold and rooting fans’ ears in Miller’s classic sound. Track one, however, is a new take on the mix by Ben Etter, placing a bigger emphasis on drummer Michael Jerome’s work and bringing out parts of the mix that were previously blending in. The instrumental take on “Kick My Tires” is a great listen as well, highlighting the wild, wall-of-sound instrumentals and angsty guitar work, specifically as the song explodes into its powerhouse ending.
The real treat here comes from EP closer, the stripped-down “Nebraska” take on the song. Recorded on a Tascam cassette 4-track, the song feels ultra-raw and super sincere, further bolstered by the presence of an Echoplex delay. Inspired by Bruce Springsteen on his Nebraska album, this take strips the song down to its bare-bones, letting the listener in to Miller’s intimate performance, and placing a deeper significance on the lyrics.
You can listen to the entire EP via the bandcamp link below.
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This post was written by Nick Sessanna