EP Review: Prophets and Outlaws 'V'

Take a Texas base and add some heavenly soul, smoldering R&B, and raucous southern rock and you’ll have Prophets and Outlaws satisfying fifth EP, V. Released on March 25th, the quintet’s - Matt Boggs (Vocals/Guitar), Stevie G (Lead Guitar/Vocals), James Guckenheimer (Drums/Vocals), Jamie "Jelly" Ringholm (Keys/Organ/Vocals), and CJ Thompson (Bass/Vocals) - five song collection is a shining example of why the band is one of the brightest emerging on the Texas scene (or elsewhere for that matter).

There’s some serious sexiness, with a slight hint of mischievousness, on the bluesy opener “Show Me” on which Boggs smooth-as-aged-whiskey vocals express (and encourage) the adage that actions do indeed speak louder than words. “Lonely” travels further down a soulful path, this one adorned with keys and an emotive guitar solo that expresses the lament of being alone and having to start anew. “Party Like This” takes the blues and infuses them with a shot of southern rock resulting in a downright funky jam while “Outlaw Like Me” is a pleading, yet sensual and heartfelt ballad expressing his desire for her to stay: “You set me free when I met you/Showed me love to the tenth degree/Before you leave, I’m gonna beg you/To give your heart to an outlaw like me.”  The project concludes with the barn burner “We’re Gunna Make It” an anthem for anyone just trying to do their thing.

Groovy, soulful and utterly unique. Prophets and Outlaws are doing their own thing on V.....and doing it well.

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