Chris Riffle's EP is my introduction to this artist despite two previous full-length CDs. His look is androgynous and his vocal pitch is high, giving a gender-neutral impression. His music is acoustic with repetitive melodies that perhaps resemble Nick Drake territory a bit. They come off as mantras and do become addictive and fascinating with repeated listening. "I'm dancing around in my head, This happens at night in my bed; The smog from the buildings is near and it turns into clouds from up here," Chris sings in "To A Dream." "February" is a lovely meditation, "When February comes and winter turns to rain, I might be in your arms; I might be on a plane; I might think I know myself like I know this uncertainty, but I'm just like everybody else, and sometimes you're just like me." The title track that opens the set currently has a you tube video. The song speaks of restlessness, growth and continual change. What seems like a weakness, the similarity in tempo and melody, actually helps the listener move inside the music. Enjoy!
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