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Jimmy Reeves
The Axe & The Tree
Independent
My favorite singer-songwriters always put me in a contemplative mood; there's something quite soothing about the simplicity of a singer with a guitar. Jimmy Reeves falls into that category with his debut E.P., The Axe & The Tree and for the most part, it's a success. The title track draws you in with its pounding rhythm and intense vocals. Reeves' voice is quite beautiful on the romantic "Jonah," while he goes for a more country sound on both the heartbreaking "Broken Glass Windows" and the slower-paced "Surely You'll Find." Less successful, is the oddly titled "Ameriquality," in which he seems to be making a commentary on the "poor man" in America, but he doesn't get a chance to say much in the short two minute number. The piano-based "Your Love Is A Precious Thing" comes off as sappy, suggesting he should stick to the guitar on these tracks. Despite those misses, it's a promising debut that makes you want to hear more.
—Jessica Simons
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