Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Scott Lowder
and the Vapers are a 90s rock/alt country trio.
I initially didn't hear the country influence. It is
there, but not overpowering.
They have some interesting takes on blue-eyed soul,
with covers of Adele and Sam Smith that effectively put their own stamp on the
songs.
Their own music is more compelling. "Overdue"
in the lyrics says "Let's take it slowly", but it bursts forth with
energy and joy that feels like it secretly wants to be completely impetuous.
"Drowning" does not have the same sense of
fun, but is still energetic, this time in an almost anthemic way. And "B
(The Ghost of You)" feels like a pub song, possibly because it mentions
Irish charm, or maybe because people could start joining in on the chorus.
Together, they give this band its own voice, and
it's a good one.
They don't need the covers.
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