“Last Letters” is a short, but sweet EP that shines when it comes to both passionate singing and jaw-dropping instrument-play.
If you know me, you know that Blink-182 and Jimmy Eat World are two of my favorite rock bands of all time. In my humbling opinion, both exemplifies what it means to be wild and free not only as musicians, but also as human-beings. Charles Iwuc, an artist from Brooklyn, New York, has openly stated that he is influenced by these two great musical acts, and in “Last Letters,” not only does he shine by drawing inspiration from them, but he also finds a way to masterfully infuse his own personal thoughts into his music, making for quite the personable roller-coaster ride.
The moment you press play on “Last Letters,” you are greeted with this engulfing track titled “The Fall” that features hard-hitting drumming, electrifying guitar-play and plenty of emotion from Charles Iwuc. With the song’s message revolving around wanting that one special person by your side as if they were honey mustard by the side of some chicken tenders, Iwuc makes sure to spill his guts out, switching between touching/heartwarming and grungy/disheveled. I hate to say I enjoyed listening to Iwuc go through the emotional journey you hear on this song, but hey, I can’t beat myself up for enjoying great music!
“Three Thousand Miles” and “Sidelines” each show how sour a relationship can end up when it is not nurtured. Even though both songs encourage listeners to bop their heads ’til it completely falls off, they also feature content about trying to understand why someone you broke your back for won’t do the same for you. If you are having a difficult time in a romantic relationship right now, the two songs will hit a chord with you, especially when you hear Charles’ boisterous vocals and vulnerable lyrics. When you add intense instrumentals to the equation, what you get is the musical equivalent of a Kentucky Derby race horse that has simply had enough of the whipping bulls**t.
“Last Letters” is the perfect portrait of how men that go through a breakup feel inside. Since we aren’t allowed to be emotional in society, Charles took the responsibility of speaking for us for three songs, playing the perfect translator each step of the way. So words to the wise, fellas, when you feel like your partner isn’t hearing you out, run this EP back for them over and over and over again!
OVERALL RATING (A)
Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.
