Normal Tension by Jackson Vincent: Review

Jackson Vincent is an independent artist who paints colorful melodies in his EP โNormal Tensionโ. Itโs made up of six brilliant songs in total. The EP starts with โRoving Soulโ, which is an ambient track with some mellow guitar strumming. The drums in the background are just at the right tempo and fit the songโs mood perfectly. Vincent has shown a true dedication to his craft with the rest of the songs, so letโs dive into the analysis!
The second track โHappiestโ follows the same progression of ambient music, and this time Vincentโs voice is a little distorted. The production work is almost cinematic. There are some symphonic elements to it, and the instruments carry a poetic melody. Upon hearing the track โThe Lifeโ I felt it was an ode to the journey of existence, and the song truly felt like a good trip according to instrumental quality and vocal prowess. The lyrics from โOld Dogโ are quite thought-provoking, especially this part โ โItโs as close to death as I can get without losing any breath.โ And the track is very peaceful and follows a catchy rhythm too. โYouthโ was a joy to listen to, and with each note, I felt the artistโs true expression. This way I appreciated the music even more, as it felt like a personal melody.
The final song โFine/Flameโ felt like the best song and is a wonderful way to exit the EP. The instrumental work was truly magical. The production quality with the guitarโs tone, singerโs voice, piano work, and synth elements was simply remarkable. Overall the EP is an ambient-indie rock masterpiece.
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Photo credits: Alina Ortiz & Jackson Vincent
Review by: Damien Reid