Album Review: The Ramona Flowers – Hey You

An Upbeat and Groovy EP

The Ramona Flowers, a group of four best friends from the UK, recently shared their EP, Hey You. After releasing various singles over the past few years, they gifted fans this collection of five tracks. On this EP, they stick to an upbeat dance vibe with a bouncy synthesizers, groovy guitars and pop vocals.

The first track, “Hey You,” which shares a title with the EP, establishes the collection’s upbeat vibe. Bouncing synthesizers and groovy guitars echo behind the clear, crisp vocals. He sings about conversations with the voice in his head and the internal battle of making the right decisions. The track serves as a fun, upbeat way to kick off the EP.

The next track, “Enter The Room,” continues the groovy vibes. They keep the wobbling synthesizers and rhythmic guitars to build the intensity of their sound. On this one, he sings about someone being hard to reach; despite all efforts, he cannot seem to get their attention.

The next track, “Weapons,” takes on a more modern pop sound with treated vocals, beats and synthesizers. He sings about fighting with someone and being unable to find peace in a relationship. The song explains the fight through metaphors of battle scenes, his vocals evocative of intense anger and tension.

The fourth track, “Martian,” has a more mellow pop sound. With clear vocals, synths and fun beats, he sings about feeling alone. The lyricism explores the theme of isolation and “feeling like a Martian.” The song takes on a sadder tone than the other tracks, as his voice sings painfully about spending all his time by himself.

The final track, “Nightmares,” is about fearing the loss of a relationship. He describes having nightmares about losing everything that a relationship holds. Behind the haunting lyrics are the signature bouncing synths and groovy beats that contain their sound.

Overall, the five track EP Hey You by The Ramona Flowers is a catchy and upbeat collection despite the melancholy topics.

Stephanie Pratt: I am a student at Hamilton College majoring in economics and minoring in Spanish and music. Music and writing are two of my passions. I listen to every genre, but my favorite is indie-pop. I have studied and learned to play many different genres of guitar, from classical and rock to pop and indie. I also play piano and have begun to write music. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new and upcoming artists, photography, and writing music. I have attended Berklee College of Music, where I learned more about the music industry, guitar theory, music production, and songwriting. I also love to attend live music events and am often at The House of Blues in Boston checking out my favorite bands.
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