Racoon is a pivotal EP for Tip Stevens, marking the halfway point of his Road to Olympia. Let’s jump into this splendid EP’s review.
RACOON – TIP STEVENS
On Sirens, the drums lock into a deep, captivating tempo while the vocals and guitars soar into higher notes during the verses. The chorus hits hard, it’s epic, it has storytelling, it’s grand. And then, the contrast with F.T.L. is pretty striking. This track is, without question, my personal favourite. Let me explain. It’s a song about the lyrics, their meaning, writing yet forgetting them, their impact… It dives into the artist’s mind, anxious over his words, yet somehow manages to be wildly cathartic and fun. With razor-sharp riffs and chaotic momentum, it sweeps us into a five-minute whirlwind. And suddenly, the raccoon army makes perfect sense.
To close the EP, Tip Stevens searches for a bit of sunshine with Sunny Days. Once again, it’s epic, tender yet punchy, optimistic and immense. It’s sincere, visceral, personal and universal all at once. It hits deep. Tip’s voice shines through with remarkable power once more. For me, Racoon isn’t quite as mad as one might have expected, but it’s undoubtedly intense. Intense in emotion, in its laughter and tears, in its hopes and doubts. And while Tip Stevens shows versatility once again, Racoon confirms and deepens many elements of his music that continue to evolve and grow.
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