EP Review: Harvey Cameron 'Heavy Romancer'

Formerly known as The Cameron Brothers Band based out of Canada, Harvey Cameron now reside in Nashville. The band, comprised of brothers Braden (guitar/vocals) and Scott Cameron (bass/vocals) and Emma Harvey (drums/vocals), combine Blues, Folk, Country and Rock into a combination that will make your ears take notice. Their new release, Heavy Romancer, contains six songs all written by the trio that focus on love, when it’s works and when it doesn’t, and life. Alternating lead vocals throughout, their voices are brought to another level when they harmonize. 

Those lovely harmonies are front and center on the gospel flaired “Shine A Light” as well as the mandolin tinged “Letting You Go” which tells the story of a relationship that’s “not bad, but you know it could be better” and how they realize that they both deserve more. “If Loving Me” has a throwback du wop sound filled with organ, which compliments Harvey’s soft soulful voice. “If loving me is a candle growing dim, then maybe baby you weren’t meant for loving.” “I’ve Been Thinking Lately” provides a toe tappin, honky tonk good time (harmonica!!) telling to story of a guy who is down and out because his love left him while “One More” has more of a roots rock feel. “Hard Earned Day,” (whose introduction is reminiscent of The Cranberries), closes the album with a similar throwback melody that leaves you with a happy heart, waiting to hit “replay.” Heavy Romancer is a record you should definitely give a listen.

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