Corey Kilgannon: Letters and Promises
Posted December 22, 2012
By TCMRB,
I have come to expect so much from Corey's music, because everything he has ever released I have loved. His voice is so smooth, and the instrumentals to each of his songs are so well done and so well thought out. Corey's latest EP, Letters and Promises, has two remixes of songs off his first album/EP, as well as two new songs. Corey has released 13 songs...ever, and all of those have been in the past year. But I am pretty sure he is one of my most listened to artists, right after Lecrae and Switchfoot. This EP shows a lot of musical maturity by Corey and has some really great songs on it.
The first two songs on the EP are remixes of songs off his self-titled debut that came out last March. I cannot decide which is my favorite remix though. "Death, Dreams, and Days In Between" has some really awesome instrumentals and his voice sounds even better on this version than on the original. The song talks about life's decisions and living life to the fullest. The second remix is of "Kites and Kings," which I think turned out pretty awesome. He put in some awesome accordion parts and added a piano to a few parts on the song. From the moment I heard the piano on the song, I fell in love with the remix. I think I mentioned in my review of the original version of this song that I really loved the line "There's a world out there and it's yours for the taking." I cannot remember if I did, but either way I still really love that line!
The album then goes into the first completely new song, and the title track of the album. I think this song might possibly be my least favorite song right now of Corey's. I love the lyrics, and I like the instrumentals. To tell you the truth, I cannot really put my finger on what I do not like about the song. There are times when his voice goes really high, and it may be those parts that make me like it less, because it sounds a little less natural for him. I really do not know. The song though is basically him writing a letter to someone he really misses and wishes he could be with at that very moment. It is a very sweet song, but I do not think it measures up with some of his other stuff.
Corey finishes up very strong though with another new song, "I Swear." I get the chorus to this one stuck in my head a lot. The song is another relational song, that is pretty sweet just like "Letters and Promises." This is one of those songs that makes you feel all good inside and like everything is right in the world. The song was done to perfection and is probably one of the most well rounded songs he has ever done.
I am always amazed by everything Corey puts forth; his music is always personable and enjoyable to listen to. Letters and Promises has a bunch of awesome material on it and I would definitely recommend listening to it and paying the $4 for it. If you have listening to some of his past material you will definitely love the remixes. I love it every time Corey comes out with new stuff, and I cannot wait for another full-length from him. Maybe we will see some more new stuff from him in 2012!
Favorite Song: I Swear
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