Review: Luke Rathborne I Can Be One/Dog Years EP + MP3
Singer-songwriter Luke Rathborne defies today’s cookie cutter music scene with his brand of melancholy rock showcased on split EP I Can Be One and Dog Years (March 8). He’s been compared to the likes of Bob Dylan and it’s easy to see why with this latest offering.
Dog Years kicks off with “Tomorrow,” one of Rathborne’s more uptempo songs where he pines for a love to remain with him. Meanwhile he channels Dylan’s more troubadour-style, whisper-folk for “Dog Years,” with its sweet rhythmic melody.
The second part of the EP, I Can Be One, opens with its title track that finds Rathborne crooning effortless over a sparse piano. It’s beautiful. It’s haunting. It’s the perfect companion to anyone suffering from a broken heart.
“You Let Me In” reads like an ode to his adopted home in New York City that anyone whose ever lived in the city can relate to. Once you open yourself to all the trappings of the city, it’s hard to move on, no matter how badly you want to.
Luke Rathborne’s split EP I Can Be One and Dog Years is a must-have for anyone who gravitates to moody music with a level of vulnerability that even Elliot Smith would appreciate. Grab a free download of “Dog Years” at Luke’s official site.
