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Julian Sakata
See?
Rainstar Recordings
The title of Julian Sakata's debut suggests he felt he had something to prove. It comes across throughout the album's tracks, like "Toast," with lyrics like, "…when they said I was toast they were wrong." With his edgy vocals and intriguing lyrics, Sakata really succeeds here. The album starts off with "The Day That I Wasn't Attacked," which highlights his Dylan-esque vocals and '60s-influenced instrumentation. The catchiest track is "Suffer Young," with its infectious chorus and beat. There are two versions of the love song "Little Sun," but it is the bonus track-dubbed "Bedroom Version" which allows one to appreciate the beauty of lyrics like: "So you say you want a song about you/ But you're a part of everything that I do/You're not unsung." Songs such as the softer "Lights On" and the country-ish "No Good Bye" emphasize the sexiness in Sakata's vocals. Featured in a film called Flourish, the song "Everything's Beautiful Once" has an uplifting quality about it, which seems fitting with the movie's title. See? is an impressive debut and proof of Sakata's talent.
—Jessica Simons
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