Album Notes

Eric Bay's debut EP 'Pair Shaped' kicks off with a mysterious yet inviting instrumental called 'Take', which segues seamlessly into 'Your Picture', an unashamedly romantic big-band number that calls to mind the classic movie ballads of the 80s and 50s. 'Cheer Up' is a humorous swipe at moody singer/songwriters, with chugging guitars reminiscent of The Kinks. 'Mystery' is a lushly orchestrated slice of soft rock, inspired by 70s artists like Elton John and Stephen Bishop. 'Some Things Never Change' is a stripped-down and bittersweet acoustic tune, and 'Crazy Like Me' is a up-tempo rock song with echoes of Bruce Springsteen and Jim Steinman. The EP comes to a close with 'This Is It', a moving tribute to Michael Jackson.