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Zach Nichols
Bright Eyes EP
Indie
Bright Eyes, a six-song EP from Houston native Zach Nichols, is a tasty confection of southern-blues rock. It has stylish melodies, catchy hooks, and solid lyrics bound to melt a few hearts, soothe a few broken spirits, and cook a few brains. Pass the butter. Nichols was nominated for Denver's Best Singer/Songwriter by Westword in 2006 and 2007, and with Bright Eyes, he seems poised to break out into a wider audience. His smooth voice brings an intimate, jazzy-bluesy intonation to "Can't Stop Thinking About You" and it's hot enough to stop traffic. On "8th and Wrong Way," he almost sounds like The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson in an exuberant anthem to Los Angeles. "My Word" soars with an edgier mix of organ, piano, and guitar, while "Movin' Up," "Dust in June," and "Bright Eyes" are slower and mellower. Produced by Texas bluesman, John McVey, Bright Eyes is a tight, well-crafted and well-balanced introduction to a talented singer/songwriter.
—Lyn Dunagan
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