Excellent Modern melodic rock is the name of the game for Arthur Yoria. The dominating riffs and techno beats are very catchy on “I’ll be Here Awake” and “Permanent.” Fans of Rooney, Brendon Benson and The Strokes will flip for Yoria’s stylistic production. “Sleep is on the Way” a hearty guitar fuelled tune that borders on the epic anthem. “She Looks Like You” is another great anthemic rocker that will have you dancing in no time and shaking to the beat. “P.S.A.” is a piano based, hook-filled gem that does everything Fall Out Boy wishes he could do – emotion with absolute honesty. “I’ll Pretend” is a powerful rocker that Rooney fans are sure to enjoy, with its driving guitar, excellent melodic riffs, and catchy beats. “Sevilla” is an interesting song that starts off like a quite ballad with crashing buzz of a chorus, making it very cinematic. Last year Craig Bartock had a similar approach, that came out of nowhere and blew me away. Every song here is a keeper and Yoria’s sound is a welcome approach for a singer/songwriter. This album came out about two years ago, but I’ve just found it and boy, I’m glad I didn’t miss it.
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