Often artists want polished studio versions of songs to showcase their arrival, but not one to conform to societal rules, Small Miracles debut EP Live at the Rockfield is rare and brilliantly genuine.
Recorded at Rockfield Studios with Andrew Sanders at the production helm , the four track EP showcases the diversity of the band’s sound. It’s the diversity of Small Miracles‘ previous six singles that have made me a fan of theirs. They’re not cookie cutter nor are they predictable. Could I be listening to an infectious and saucy number like “Mercury” or will I get a nuanced track like “ExtraTerrestrial” or “Bad Stars”.
The EP features four new tracks, a groovy 70’s funk vibe fuels “Technicolour” while “Sign of the Times” is a reprieve from the funk to that of sultry almost jazz filled number that I could picture on any musical stage.
Then there’s “Do You Want Me”, perhaps the shining star of Live at Rockfield that captures the beautiful essence of who Small Miracles is…a band that can bend genres to their will with breathless ease. The song fuses an infectious jazzy bassline with a groovy beat, effervescent vocals, and subtle guitars. It’s a toe-tapping jam.
Closing out the EP, “Berlin” shows the softer side of the band. Quiet and reflective, “Berlin” feels as if it’s a ballad but it’s so much more. “Berlin” is a story within a song and it’s hauntingly beautiful and patient. Patient with its words and its music.
While the sound of Small Miracles may be diverse, their cohesion as a band shines through Live at Rockfield’s music and lyrics. Like the band, the EP boldly defies conventions and exhibits Small Miracles’ boundless versatility, highlighting their remarkable unity and collective brilliance.
