With the launch of The Pierce Project back in 2018, the familial quartet band’s most recent contribution to the indie music scene comes in the form of a twenty-four song double album entitled: Last Days of Summer.

It’s rare that a family of musicians can collectively contribute to the composition of a single let alone an entire album, yet The Pierce Project has proven that not only is it possible, but it can birth a nostalgic and unique 60s rock style that will be sure to send you back to memories of your last few days of summer. Although busy with their day to day responsibilities, (eldest brother Jimmy with grad school in California, middle/youngest siblings Luke and Nick finishing high school, father Joe responsible for his companies) they have already began writing for another album which we look forward to featuring upon release!

‘Cry Me a River’, from the album Last Days of Summer, is thankfully NOT a throwback cover of the 2002 hit pop song by Justin Timberlake, rather it is a 60s rock style original composition written and performed by The Pierce Project. Sitting at a steady 90-bpm, this E-major track is comprised of two main chord progressions which differentiate the verse and chorus.

In a world of overly complex melodic showboating, the simple yet nostalgic feel that flows from the melody sends the listener back to a Beatles/Beach Boys style of chilled yet emotive song writing. The mixing of each element of instrumentation in stereo allows the listener to feel like they are in the centre of the performance with each layer adding to the overall fulness of their 60s rock sound, without being lost in a plethora of compositional window dressing.

The track begins with two riffs played simultaneously, split between the left and right speakers allowing their differing tones to amalgamate to a singular, unique frequency. The base-line instigates in the second iteration of the opening riff, acting as a natural means of crescendo as the introduction builds to an initial crash symbol which commences the vocal line along with a steady rhythmic drum-beat to give the single a solid foundation.

The vocal style of ‘Cry Me a River’ is reminiscent to that of Rivers Cuomo’s (Weezer) approach to the 2001 release ‘Island In The Sun’ with an emotive yet relaxed take on the rock genre, suiting this track perfectly. As the song progresses, we can hear the gentle inclusion of additional instrumentation such as organ, piano, clean electric and vocal harmony lines. Each layer is mixed well resulting in a warm and progressively fuller sound. If you’re a fan of 60s rock or simply appreciate a clean cut throwback to a time of effectively composed song writing, this track deserves a place in your Open Road playlist.

Release: 21.08.19

Length: 3:23

Album: Last Days of Summer

Home Town: Miramar Beach, FL

Members: Joe, Jimmy, Luke and Nick Pierce.

Genre: Rock

Label: The Pierce Project

Discography: And It's You (2018) / And I Live in Japan (2018) / You and Me (2018) / Cry Me a River (2018) / Rolling Down the Stairs (2018) / Time Is Absurd (Favorite Song) (2019) / Cigarettes and Bourbon (2019) / I Had a Girl (2019) / I'm Not the One (2019) / Cinderella (2019) / In the Night (2019) / Welcome to the Lake (2019) / The Last Days of Summer (2019) / Welcome to the Lake (2019)

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