The keen reader will gladly remember Marshall Fassino, Nashville-based rock hero with a knack for honest songwriting and vibrant guitar riffing. In fact, we featured him earlier this year, showcasing ‘Promised Land’, in anticipation of a future album. Guess what? That album is now out. ‘Ways I Used To Feel’ is a broader exploration of Fassino’s nuanced artistry, built up over more than a decade at the forefront of the American commercial rock scene.
At last, Marshall finds his personal, authentic dimension, giving birth to a self-titled project serving as a vehicle for ‘Ways I Used To Feel’. The record is immensely satisfying, not only for his introspective and relatable lyricism but also for the way guitars are organized around it. You see, everything is friendly and catchy, a sign that Fassino seeks to make sure the music is serving the song. The result is an easily digestible album, boasting the ability to connect to a wider audience. In the process, it also manages to stay true to Marshall’s roots.
Genre-wise, the references are far and wide; mellow alt-rock, heavy Britpop and melodious post-punk; everything gets thrown together with taste and charisma. Crowning it all, we find Fassino’s vocals, raw, sharp yet evocative, the perfect match for such a fierce record.
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