Monday, oh Monday…I had something planned for you and then I was stuck recovering from a trip to Concord to see Paramore kick ass and Fall Out Boy, well, exist on a stage and sing songs I once regarded as monumental parts of my life. Now it’s Tuesday and Ash Briggs’ self-titled EP is keeping me company as I collect addresses for the 43342 birthday cards that have to be sent out this week. Her acoustic folk plays like older sister of an Allison Weiss record – even though I’m sure in reality Ash is the younger biologically.
Overall every song was wonderfully sung. There was never any strain on Ash’s voice and it came out like a perfect set at a local coffeehouse. There was never a lot of oomph going on in the songs though, hence why she’s like a mature sounding Weiss. It never got playful in the beat, they were all serious toned but each carried a different story. “Me & You” about time getting away from a pair, and my favorite “The Other Side” being about heading towards happiness on your own. The simplicity of this record is what really stood out and while you can hear it in all five tracks, you hear it best in “Hollow.”
Ash Briggs brings you a record full of human emotion packaged in a handful of songs that do a great job at having a similar sound throughout but managing to be individuals. If you like those singer songwriter types who are a bit alternative in their ways, check out Ash Briggs, out now.
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