Excellent EP from Andy Mineo| Posted December 12, 2020
This seven-song EP from Andy Mineo, the follow-up to his Works in Progress album, is his gift to his fans to try to lift their spirits a bit after such a difficult 2020. It was inspired by a trip that he took with his friends to Japan before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. His next release will be the Neverland II, the sequel to his successful 2014 release Neverland - my favorite Mineo project – anticipated in the first half of 2021.
Here are a few comments about each song on the new EP: Shibuya Roll Call – This song was written by Daniel Steele, Wordsplayed and Mineo. It was produced by Steele and features Wordsplayed, who collaborated with Mineo on the 2017 project Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed Present Magic & Bird. This is an encouraging mid-tempo song about how far they've come and pursuing your dreams. They encourage us to not wait to pursue our dreams. Key lyric: If you got a dream, don’t sleep on it Herman Miller – This song was written by Vory, BEAM and Mineo and produced by Mineo and BEAM. The short song features fast rapping and a good beat throughout. Mineo has said that it celebrates his recent love of fine furniture (Herman Miller is a furniture manufacturer company), and also the excellence in craftsmanship that he looks to bring to his music.
Key lyric: Sellin' shows, I never had to sell my soul out Mangia (Ramen and Rhymin’) – This song was written by Mineo, Hulvey and Daniel Steele and was produced by Steele. The mid-tempo song features drums and guitar. Each verse is different musically, almost like separate songs. The song has Mineo reflecting on New York on his recent trip to Japan, eating ramen and other Japanese foods.
Key lyric: Lord, we need direction, would You send the coordinates? Momma Taught Me – This song was written by Joel McNeill, Mineo, Hulvey and Carvello, and was produced by McNeill and Carvello. The song features a good beat, and includes some lessons that his mother, who died in 2018, taught him.
Key lyric: Got the Holy Ghost with me, I can never be spooked Jackson Pollock – This song was written and produced by Mineo. The confident hard-hitting song, featuring a good bass beat and guitar, was inspired by Jackson Pollock, a 20th-century abstract expressionist painter.
Key lyric: When it come to the flow, I'm Pro Bowl with it Willy – This song was written by Mineo and nobigdyl, and produced by Carvello. The song features nobigdyl, has a good beat, and includes several references to actor and rapper Will Smith, specifically his album Big Willie Style.
Key lyric: If my brother in need a dollar, he gonna get a tenner Yeshua of Nazareth was not a penny pincher Always in a Rush – This song was written by Mineo and Daniel Steele, was produced by Steele and features Mez. The song features a bass beat and slow rap about how he feels that he is never doing enough to reach his dreams, goals and aspirations. This has made him a workaholic, and he finds it difficult to relax or enjoy things.
Key lyric: You won't take no shots, if you scared, you'll miss Best Songs:
Shibuya Roll Call
Momma Taught Me
Jackson Pollock
to add lyrics if not listed.
