Australian country music singer-songwriter Morgan Evans’ fifth extended-play ‘Life Upside Down’ is a memorable one. Saturated in agony and hope, he dives deeper into his musicianship while creating an absolute masterpiece.
The opening track, ‘Over For You’ channels heartbreak in a delicate manner that will pull on the hearts of many, especially those who need this particular offering most. The crafting of this gut-wrenching tune and the ending of love in the lyricism make this particular tune relatable and with hard-hearing storytelling.
Following this, ‘On My Own Again’ is an emotional, yet uplifting track. Morgan Evans’ voice is pitch perfect while captivating an endearing vibe that will embrace the listener from the first note. Lyrically the personal nature of the tune will make the listener feel more emotionally invested in the storytelling.
Next up is, ‘Hey Little Mama’ which has an easy flow and vibe to it with flirty and fun tones, compared to the opening of the EP. There’s an infectious charm to this particular track that is a delightful inclusion with the optimistic energy moment felt over the foot-stomping production.
Then, ‘All Right Here’ follows the attractiveness from the previous track. The encouraging energy to keep moving forward is present over a fun production that will make the listener want to boogie to the song immediately. It’s a brilliant song to technically end ‘Life Upside Down' while showcasing where Morgan Evans’ may take his music next. But, this era of his music is heartfelt, endearing, and exciting.
The EP closes with a live in Melbourne version of ‘Over For You’. This live version showcases Morgan Evans’ multi-talented musical abilities with excellence throughout the emotional track.
‘Life Upside Down' is a mix of heartbreaking ballads and upbeat tunes, and overall a well-rounded collection of tracks to display where Morgan Evans’ is in his musical journey. The aesthetically pleasing production and emotive vocals showcase an authentic expression through his music full of tenderness.
“I called the EP ‘Life Upside Down' because this collection of music could only have come from this time, when my life felt exactly that. To me, these five tracks journey through unexpected heartbreak, self-rediscovery, new beginnings and a new found gratitude for the present moment,” Morgan Evans shares.
‘Life Upside Down' is a great addition to Morgan Evans’ music discography, especially as he’s on the road to mending a broken heart while navigating his new state of being brought to life over these five-tracks.