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Here's one music nugget in my collection you should have if you're open to eccletic style like me :-) More to come as I write.
For Starters: Rhen's Always on My Mind
When hungry for a little this and that, go for the musical tapas of Rhen's debut, Always on my Mind. The native New Yorker offers up noshes of sensible pop-pers, tinged with a groovy soft rock for the ears. If open to embrace variety, one will enjoy the humble yet delectable dishes from the emerging musician-songwriter.
There is a decidedly Latin flavor to the meal of AOMM. Rhen gladly embraces his Argentine roots, revealing to be typical romantico in tender tracks, as in the standout "Si Me Encuentras" which has a whimsical infusion of violin. Yet, he evolves from this persona, showing affection without sounding too affected, as if he were an Iglesias. AOMM presents 7 tracks in Spanish. For the espanol illiterate, there can be consolation in that 2 of them are translated into English compliments. So, you have your exotic chorizos aside plain sausage links.
A hit with early Rhen connoisseurs, the title track, is an enjoyable empanada with a tinge of flavor that Sting would serve up. But, perhaps the most palatable dish of AOMM, the paella if you will, is "How Long", highly favored for its groovy guitar infection that gets one movin'. One who delights in the discerning taste of the Dave Matthews Band would likely appreciate the influence on this offering.
Just as any tapas dish would have, AOMM has a scrumptious simplicity and old world quality. Rhen's first signature offerings are based from a mix of common ingredients blended to pure pleasure: not too fussy chords and sincere lyrics expressing sincerity on love and life soul-searching. With strong skills of musicianship, Rhen puts out his heart and soul. Proof is in all the gratifying morsels.
Check out the lovely Rhen (now known as Adrian Edward) online: http://www.adrianedwardblog.com
