EP REVIEW: Rascal Flatts’ ‘How They Remember You’

American country music trio Rascal Flatts return with their brilliant new EP ‘How They Remember You’ which is a collection of songs that celebrates the band’s 20th anniversary. The seven-track project is a stellar offering from the vocal powerhouses and is a perfect summer release.

Kicking off with the the title-track which is a thumping offering and a song that drives the EP into funky new avenues allowing for an exciting fusion of sonic sounds to collide. This one is going to be absolutely epic when it’s performed live and will no doubt become a major radio smash-hit.

‘Feel It In The Morning’ comes next and it’s a brilliant way to showcase the projects eclectic sonic blend. With a funky finger-click backdrop and the anthemic, catchy chorus this is a huge summer banger that is going to become a massive festival favourite when live shows return.

The hit single ‘Quick, Fast, In A Hurry’ which features guest vocals from Rachel Wammack is at number three and with a stripped-back production that allows for the four-part harmonies to truly shine, this collaboration is a special one and the kick into the anthemic chorus is epic.

‘Looking Back’ comes next and the piano-led track is a delightful power ballad that shines a light on the trio’s soaring vocal harmonies, there’s always something special that happens when Rascal Flatts slow it down and pull it back to the basics and this is another huge standout on the record.

‘Warmer’ is at number five and this once again slows the pace and allows for the trio’s vocal prowess to take centre stage. There is something truly special about these stripped-back offerings. The slow pace does pick up as it leads into the chorus which allows for the track to become a hugely impressive country-pop anthem.

‘Sip Away’ arrives next which is more of an up-tempo offering that allows for the EP to drive into new sonic avenues and gives the project some real depth. Toe-tapping and catchy this is the ear-worm release of the year and is one that needs to be blasted at full volume.

‘Through The Years’ closes out the EP and is a major standout from Rascal Flatts and possibly their best song to date. A breathtaking vocal display, combined with sweet, poignant lyrics allows for the track to elevate the project to incredible new heights.

Overall the ‘How They Remember You’ EP is a stellar collection of tracks that showcase the incredible songwriting and vocal talent Rascal Flatts possess and is a beautiful celebration of their musical career to date. A truly stunning offering that will no doubt delight their legion of fans and will certainly win them quite a few new listeners.

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