Coming out of Western Pennsylvania Will Brock has recently released A Letter From Eye To I .    Without talking too much lets jump into the LP and give it a GeoClan rating.

"Ass Out" is the first track and Brock talks about a love lost with more lost on his side than hers.   The track shows Brock's love for instrumental accompaniment as you hear the guitar, drums among other instruments.   While this woman was stubborn she was still love and an important lesson in his life that will not be forgotten.

"Lil My" begins with the electric guitar blaring and Brock conveys his feelings about a special person in his life that he enjoys talking to and being with.   She is his little my (probably short for mommy) and despite time constraints and obligations he still values her companionship and friendship.   The electric guitar is the co-star in this piece and helps to show the severity of his passion.  

"Betcha" could be a hot single from the album because the tone of the song is calm and then opens up in the chorus with harmony and Brock singing:" Betcha don't know I love you!"   Brock uses a "questioning" tone in the song while also explaining what he would do for this special person he wants in his life for a long time.   The ad-libs show Brock's versatility as he goes low and medium professing his feelings while the chorus is in the background.

Strolling down memory lane and being with family and friends is what "Home" is all about and why it is the title of the track.   Brock just talks about different mannerisms and people that remind him of being home.    The bridge comes out like a Take 6 song with Brock singing over strong meaningful lyrics. The song reminds you of waking up on the weekend and preparing for a cookout or family function.

"Buttah" gets gutter with a heavy bass sound and electric guitar adding accompaniment to Brock's sultry lyrics about what makes this girl damn fine!   This song sounds like a track you can jam to in a jazzy club with a crowd of music listeners.   You'll appreciate the sounds you have to listen hard to hear. Those sounds and Brock's rifts are the glue that set this track apart.   You can feel the fun Brock and his accompaniment had making this track in the booth.

When you have that love that isn't new anymore and you thinking will it last you have to make sure you don't let a change in the relationship and the trust you have with that person "Drift" away.   This track is about working things out and not taking the easy way out.   The instruments help move the song's pitch and Brock does the same bringing a greater intensity to his words.    

"Little Man" is a funky tune with the bass and electric guitars playing a big role as Brock explains how to use visual aids and your imagination to fulfill your fantasies, if only for that particular moment!   This track breaks down myths and gives you instructions you can either use or put to the side.   It's all up to you!

Just as quick as the last track was erotic,   "Broken" is about picking yourself up and doing you despite the heartache and disappointment.   Brock uses interesting analogies to express the story he trying to convey.   These words and their usage are good enough to casual listener and that makes you go deeper.

"Losin' My Mind" is another jam you can see Brock singing in a smoky bar as he talks about wasting time with someone who has other motives than his own.   He talks to this significant other about their relationship and how it has to change for the better because he is walking out the door.   The guitars on this track set an awesome tempo and allow you to think of your own messed up situation.   In the end the song Brock expresses himself as the music fades off helping the words stand out and loud for all to hear.   I'm sure we all know someone in this situation.   In fact some could look in the mirror!

"If I" is the song for the dreamer in Brock as he thinks of what he would love to happen in his own personal world where he makes the decisions.   Brock talks about the changing the world and turning darkness into light.   It sounds like you can hear crickets in the background and you can picture this song and a video being set out in nature with Brock talking to the higher power through his words verbally or through his pen.

Overall this album was very enjoyable.   For an artist I've never held of prior to listening today, he shows the ability to switch styles and sound comfortable with them, not forced.   Brock didn't show the pipes of a Luther Vandross but showed the ability to go low like a baritone and the high like a tenor while occasionally reminding you of Prince using a falsetto rift.   I think his music has a chance to be special because of his lyrical content and craftiness with words.   He allows you to use you ability to think which is a rarity in today's R&B game where most lay it all on the table.  

This is an album that could be played in your car or maybe in the bed while you have a conversation on the phone with a present or potential love.   The album has several sounds ranging from jazzy to contemporary and also uses some rock elements. Also Brock can make you think back to different and/or simpler times. He isn't too whiny and can appear to the men along with the ladies.   Lastly the instruments on the album were tone setting and key to the albums success.              

I'll give Will Brock's debut album 4 globes.   This artist has a bright future as long as he can express himself in different styles and talk about things in new and interesting ways.

 
Any questions, comments, suggestions email Clayton Ruley at clayton@geoclan.com.

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