Aaron Marsh is best known as the front man for the band Copeland, whose Blushing was one of my favorite albums of 2019. I just gave that album a headphone listen this past week as a matter of fact and grew to appreciate it even more than I already did. The production is outstanding and adventurous, it's a beautiful work. So I was intrigued to see that Marsh was releasing a solo EP in the same week I pulled the last Copeland album back out under the name GLASWING.
It would be difficult for me to describe I'm In The Checkout Line Of My Life any better than what was Tweeted out from the Copeland Twitter account. "If you love the electronic indie-pop side of Copeland with intimate vocals, haunting piano and lush layers, this should be right up your alley." That''s it. The perfect summary of this five track EP. First off, Marsh's vocals are such a prominent part of Copeland's sound, it's hard not to compare his solo work to that of his band. And here, they shine as always, oftentimes electronically altered, but never losing their emotional impact. The lush electronics were also prominent on many of the tracks on Blushing, so standout tracks like "When You're Smiling My Way" and "Feel Your Love" would have fit right in on that album. Marsh's solo material does however focus more on electronics and piano musically, with little in the way of guitars or a rock feel. At 18 minutes long, it's a concise collection of dreamy, ethereal love songs, showcasing Marsh's production skills and beautiful way with a lyric. A gorgeous EP from GLASWING.
Favorite tracks: "When You're Smiling My Way", "Feel Your Love"
I'm In The Checkout Line Of My Life was released as a digital download January 22nd, 2021 via Soundstripe Productions.
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