ryan john clary, a Boston-based indie singer-songwriter, is back with his most honest work to date. "34," his new EP, gives listeners a very personal look at his life at that age. There are five songs from Clary's upcoming full-length album, "Sunflower Lemonaide," on this project. It is a moving musical experience that clary made all by himself that combines openness, self-reflection, and emotional growth.
"34" shows how strong the artist's creativity is and how he won't change his mind. He wrote, made, performed, engineered, and mixed the song. The EP sounds complete, well-planned, and honest. For the whole 20 minutes, Clary talks about times of darkness, clarity, and new peace in a very open and honest way.
The EP begins with "The Spins," one of the EP's best songs, which delves deeper into the idea of internal conflict. This time, it goes into a darker, more atmospheric space that conveys how foggy and mentally and emotionally tired you feel, then continues with "(there's too many songs called) One More Time." The latter is a happy-sounding song about the battle between temptation and willpower. The bright colors of the music and the heavy story are a great example of how clary can combine emotional depth with clever musicality.
After 10 years in the music business, Clary discusses self-doubt and creative fatigue in "Silly Billy." The heavy drums and quiet vocals add to the emotional tension, making this one of the EP's most thoughtful parts. The two songs, "Dresses Like Elvis" and "A World Without You," bring back the light. He talks about how love has made him feel safe and stable, especially the support of his wife. This is clear from the warm guitars, heartfelt lyrics, and soft melodies. In the end, 34 is a strong sign of what's to come. It's a personal chapter from an artist who isn't afraid to tell his whole story. It's honest, thoughtful, and very human.
