I’ve been meaning to share Johnny O’Donnell with everyone for a while now. Since he released his EP, “Korean Debutante,” back in October, his music has been nothing but fresh air in the midst of a city clogged up with poorly executed lo-fi arrangements.
O’Donnell who is mostly known for being the guitarist of the band Holy Ghost Revival is a prime example of an artist who knows how to make sure style is present without concealing what’s imperative for original songs to shine. The compositions from a diverse sound palate clearly reflect his personal life as he has had a number of different zipcodes with one of those locations being Seoul (hence the EP’s title).
“Korean Debutante” may only tote four tracks but each one embedded in Americana has a different flavor hinting at various locales, mentors (such as Van Dyke Parks) and his current home here in California. Take a listen to “Retreat To America” and grab it after the jump. If you like what you hear, take a mental note: His entire EP is only $1.99 on bandcamp.
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