"I Am a Liar in Love" (02/20/13)

The lyrics above are from a band my good friend Ben Walker is called The Rejectioneers. I've known Ben for a little over a year now but never really took the time to listen to his band's music...heck, I didn't even know what the band's name was for months. But, I stumbled upon the band's website and decided to check it out. I quickly downloaded the 25 EP. Needless to say, I was floored by everything I heard. 

• Starting out with "Murderers", the EP hits you from every angle. The opening track really has a great vibe to it that peaks your interest. 

• The next track "Get So Mad" has one of my favorite set of lyrics I've seen in a while in music. I'll let them sink in for you so you can make your own opinions, but these hit my soul deep down when I first read them: 

"I am a liar in love

I'm a fool with a nasty temper

I am a liar in love

I can't bridge the gap in between us

I am a liar in love

I'm a fool with a nasty temper"

• Next up is "Buried Treasure (Intermission)" which is pretty simple to recognize as a "filler" in between songs in the EP. But it's almost got a soul crossed with doo-wop kind of sound. It's pretty interesting to listen to while driving 

• "Wake Up".....man does Ben Walker know how to write. Heck, I don't know if he wrote that song but it hits my heart. As someone who is about to graduate college and "venture out into the real world" it's tough to digest everything. But, this song seems to really be something that I can connect with as I move onto the next stage of my life. 

• "When It's Over" is a track I had to listen to a few times to really enjoy. But, again, the harmonies of everyone in the band and the great rhythm make the song's strong lyrics more powerful. 

So, overall I have to say this is a great jump-off for me to enjoy more local music. Hopefully the band is able to put out more stuff soon as Columbia needs more honest music like this. 

Song of the Day: "Emergency Rooms"-Rejectioneers 

(Not on the EP, just go look it up yourself!)