REVIEW: Range Life - Debut Album: ‘when it all gets old’
Driven New Jersey artist Mike Chiarappa released a debut solo LP under the stage name, Range Life, on October 11th. With everything inspired by the last year of traumatic events & personal losses, Chiarappa fashioned an album portraying these feelings, as he wrote, performed and mixed everything himself. Join us on our journey of listening to Range Life’s debut project, when it all gets old, below.
Sonically, when it gets old is satisfyingly cohesive but still dynamic enough to keep listeners intrigued. Range Life draws musical elements of folk, Americana & lo-fi indie rock. The title track, “when it gets old” and one of the singles, “i don’t wanna be here anymore” are prime examples of this, with the anthemic guitar-driven choruses and Oasis-like flair. There are also a few stripped-down tracks that echo Chiarappa’s vulnerable memories over humming acoustic guitars, such as “bleeding for help” and “not here.” There’s an underlying essence of early 00’s rock as well that bleeds through each song differently. “2001” and “another day” are particularly doused in that nostalgic sound we all crave.
Range Life’s debut is a fresh, evocative indie rock soundscape perfect for this time of year.When it gets old will become quintessential compilation for sitting by a campfire in Autumn.
Photo by Abby Clare
Range Life will be celebrating their debut release this Friday at Gold Sounds Bar in Brooklyn, NY featuring a handful of other very talented local artists. More information & tickets to that event can be found HERE.
