New England-born, Northern California-based artist, Charlie Bishopโs self-titled EP, Charlie Bishop(EP), offers a heartfelt journey through folk and rock, blending honest storytelling with a touch of country humility.
Recorded in Cambridge, MA, Charlie Bishop(EP) opens with โLeaving Home,โ a poignant ode to embarking on new adventures and leaving behind the comfort of familiarity. With strumming guitars and introspective lyrics, Bishop depicts growth and self-discovery against the backdrop of his hometown.
โWide Awakeโ follows suit, celebrating the light that a partner brings into oneโs life with their reassuring presence. Understandably so, as he sings, โyour eyes can make these thoughts all disappear.โ And in the chorus, he culminates his partnerโs stabilizing effect, waking him โwide awakeโ when heโs with them.
In โIf Time Was a River,โ Bishop reflects on the passage of time with a poetic grace and slow simplicity, infusing nature-inspired imagery with the inevitability of change. I found this track as a conceptual prelude to the next track, โFor Grandpa John.โ Here, Bishop pays homage to the memories of a beloved grandfather, intertwining personal anecdotes with the enduring presence of nature. In the scrapbooks, in the snow, and veining like the saps in trees and within his own blood, Bishop honors the legacy of his grandfather with heartfelt reverence.
Closing Charlie Bishop(EP) is the acoustic bonus track, โTill I Know My Name,โ a soul-searching anthem about self-discovery and reclaiming oneโs identity. Against a backdrop of autumn leaves and celestial signs, Bishop navigates the complexities of existence with resilience and determination.
As Bishop celebrates his roots, appreciates love and embraces new beginnings, Charlie Bishop(EP) invites listeners to the singerโs authentic way of life.
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Review By: Naomi Joan