Single Review
Stephen Fretwell - Four Letter WordsStephen Fretwell – Four Letter Words

The opening track, "The Scheme," seems to combine the vocals of Thom Yorke with music a little more linear than Radioheads. Gentle shuffle-like jazzy chords and basslines play underneath the whiny meandering vocals of Stephen, and this track probably wouldn't sound out of place on something put together by Zero 7.

Magic, he's completely changed his voice for the second track "Sleep." This time, more of a cross between Tom McRae and David McCabe of the Zutons. Singing over a country-like acoustic guitar, this song is actually pretty darn good.

The third track, "Can This Be?" starts off extremely reminiscent of Frank Turner (whose album is arguably one of the best British solo releases of a long time) until the vocals kick in. Not that it detracts from its' greatness. Another awesome song.

"William Shatner's Dog" finishes off the EP that just reeks of easy listening. Some really beautiful gentle songs that even the most pilled up rave-head wouldn't pause.

4/5

Review by Thom
 Band Members
Stephen Fretwell - Band
Stephen Fretwell - (Acoustic Guitars, Vocals)
 Track Listing
1. Scheme
2. Sleep
3. Can This Be ?
4. William Shatner's Dog
 Band Related Links
Stephen Fretwell Myspace
Stephen Fretwell Official Website
 Review Score Code
- Top Cheese
- Brilliant
- Pretty damn good
- Ok I guess
- What Was That?