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EP Review: Phillip Shouse-Vol 1

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Photo Courtesy of Wild Kingdom Records

Words Written by Anselm Anderson

Phillip Shouse, the renowned session musician, released his debut EP 'Vol 1' last week through Wild Kingdom Records. After more than two decades of supporting his contemporaries, Shouse emerges as the lead vocalist and songwriter of his unique hard rock style.  The current guitarist of Accept has appeared on four albums and has toured internationally with the legendary Teutonic metal band. Shouse's CV highlights his collaborations with notable artists, including Kiss alumni Gene Simmons and the late Ace Frehley, as well as country musician Rodney Atkins and former Mötley Crüe frontman John Corabi. Additionally, Shouse hosts his own jam session nights in Nashville and is a co-founder and co-owner of Rock N Röll, a Swedish non-alcoholic beer company.

I initially approached this EP expecting it to be a heavy metal release filled with guitar-heavy tracks. However, I found the opposite to be true. Each song is melodic and easy to listen to, with clear influences from The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
Photo Credit courtesy of Lizzy Danforth

The EP opens with the country-infused rocker ''Run Away from You,'' an upbeat track with catchy melodies that are easy to dance to and hum along with. "Naked Empress" is an equally catchy slab of blues and rock'n'roll.  "It Gets Better" is a notable reference to my prior comments on The Beatles. This acoustic country track leaves you feeling uplifted. "Won't Let You Go (Again)" is a trippy, seventies-infused acoustic track with psychedelic vibes. Shouse showcases melodic vocals and punchy guitar work. "Time Bomb" is a contagious Rockabilly track with a subliminal message of hope and forgiveness.

I think this is an exciting introduction to a seasoned and talented guitarist. Shouse openly embraces his influences, resulting in an EP that has a distinctly English sound. This is something I would expect from an indie musician rather than a metal guitarist. Overall, it is an uplifting selection of wonderful songs that rock fans really need to listen to and enjoy.


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