Michael Vettraino lets loose a bright, unvarnished testament in his debut album. The last single of his debut EP, "Ring Open," isn't so much an end as an invitation but an edge you are launching gently from, a nudge toward the portal of Vettraino's creative world. It is not a song that talks; it bursts forth. "Ring Open" is not a song that wraps things up with a bow but unravels the whole thing.
The production is a runaway train of ideas, feelings, and energy. It's as though Vettraino cracked his chest, streaming all thought to tape, and dared you to swim. At a time when minimalism frequently holds sway, "Ring Open" pursues a "more is more" philosophy with a particular, dare I say, success. But this isn't extravagance for extravaganza's sake: each vocal fragment, each whorling layer, sounds are chosen. The result is a lush, immersive soundscape that pays off with repeat plays by pulling you further in each listen.
"Ring Open" sounds like growth, release, and the artistic equivalent of shedding some skin. There's a freshness here, a change of tone and texture that suggests what's next without giving the game away. Vettraino offers his rapt audience an inkling of what exists beyond the horizon because sometimes a debut's end is no end but a bold beginning. "Ring Open" is messy, vigorous, and unapologetically expansive, which makes it unforgettable.
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