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I know that I have a long night ahead of me tonight with two concerts to go to, but all I want to do right now is check out some new music and tell you all about it. It’s a bizarre twist on the weekend as I typically like to stay off my computer as much as I can and enjoy some downtime, yet here we are. I’m restless and ready to write so let’s go ahead and take advantage of this and check out ‘Everything Good Ends’ from Night Hawk.

Before I get into this quick five-song EP, let me give you a little background about Night Hawk. They are an act out of Maine that draws their inspiration from the paintings of Edward Hopper. I thought I had never heard of Edward Hopper, but a quick Google search showed me a familiar painting. It’s the one of the couple sitting at a fairly empty bar. You know the one… the one called “Nighthawks Diner.” “Nighthawks Diner” is a prime example of iconic and classic. Does that mean that this EP from Night Hawk would be the same?

The EP started with “Green Eyed” and instantly whisked me off my feet. There’s such a tenderness behind everything happening in this song. From the laidback feeling vocals that seem to slide from word to word to the delicate intricacies behind said vocals, there’s something so almost dreamlike about this opening song that I instantly fell head over heels for. Don’t misconstrue these words to mean that this song is a snoozefest– it’s far from that. There’s so much energy here, and the ebb and flow throughout the song is beautifully dynamic. “Green Eyed” is a stunning way to start an album, and it made me super excited to see what else Night Hawk could do.

“9am” continues with the same level of beauty but seems to take a turn for more of a heartbreak vibe. You can hear stunning emotion with every note in a way that many bands only wish they could pull off. There’s a raw element to the words, yet it’s so beautifully perfected at the same time. From moments where you feel like you can hear tears in the vocals to others where you can see someone breaking down as the words pass, “9am” is a beautifully powerful song. One of the most stunning lines in this already stunning track for me is, “Too young to know/ Too old for regrets.” It’s poetic, profound, and, when mixed with the instrumentation, uber-powerful.

I like the lyricism when it comes to Night Hawk, but “Without You,” the third track on this EP, proves that this band is more powerful than just beautiful and poetic words. With most of the vocals in this track being “Dadada’s,” you get to feel the depth of this band’s beautiful instrumentation and emotion. This song is only one minute and fifteen seconds long, so it reads more like an interlude, but there is clearly so much talent and thought put into this song that calling it that just isn’t fair.

“Bedroom Waltz” is an instant classic like an Edward Hopper painting. Sure, it’s in line with the previous three tracks, but there is something about this song that draws you in. It will get you all wrapped up in Night Hawks’ web so that you never want to find an escape. For me, this song reminded me a bit of The Forecast meets the Good Life, but I know that those two references are definitely a bit of a deep dive, so I’ll just say this: “Bedroom Waltz” is a song that has to be listened to, not read about. There are far too many emotions and elements in this song for me even to attempt to talk about all of them, so if you get only one thing out of this review, make it be that you need to hear “Bedroom Waltz” from Night Hawk.

I love how Night Hawk seems to save their most rocking tune for the final track on this EP. “Streamers” has a new energy behind it that, although hinted at in the previous tracks, really comes into its own in this song. It’s a perfect blend of roaring guitars and enchanting vocals. It will give you the feeling of ultimate power while also keeping you grounded in such a perfect way. Although, like so many other albums, I never wanted ‘Everything Good Ends’ to end, I was happy that it ended with such a perfect song.

My Favorite Track: “Bedroom Waltz”

What My Cats Did While I Listened To This: Artie laid next to my desk; Autumn slept upstairs; Cat stalked the living room; I have no clue where Alfie is

Best Suited For Listening To While: Wanting to take a moment and just get lost in your own feelings without feeling super overwhelmed

Closest Comparisons I Can Think Of: The Forecast; The Good Life

Overall Score: 9 out of 10

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