At the vanguard of PNW guitar music is Bory, the solo project of songwriter Brenden Ramirez. His work recalls the pop hooks of the Shins and the thoughtful songcraft of Elliott Smith. Never Turns to Night—the debut release on Ducks Ltd. bandleader Tom McGreevy’s new label Bleak Enterprise—is a totally sticky, emotive rabble-rouser I’ve been listening to all week. “Living Proof” and “We’ll Burn That Bridge When We Get to It” are serious scorchers, and they’re the first two tracks on the album! But “By the Lake” is power-pop perfection on a headphones record full of great tones. Give it five years and we’ll be calling Ramirez one of the best living guitarists. He graduated at the top of his class from Tony Molina’s shredder school. Look, if you’re looking for riffs stacked on top of riffs, or punchy lyricism from a guy who just gets it, Bory’s new joint will brighten every one of your corners. —Matt Mitchell [Bleak Enterprise]
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