First catching our ears a few weeks ago with the track “Graystone,” Toronto-based artist Michael Zuzek struts a more hypnotic, soaring appeal on “The Man Who’s Never Found.” Both these recent tracks are from Zuzek’s recent album, Everest, which resonates in its melodic pop songwriting and throwback ’60s inspirations. “The Man Who’s Never Found” is impressive in its structural array, moving seamlessly from a quaint piano-driven bounciness into a gripping rock burst around the three-minute turn.
While “Graystone” concludes the album in satiating form with expressive vocal layers and prancing piano/string interplay, “The Man Who’s Never Found” opens the release with a peppier rhythmic bounce. John Lennon’s “How Do You Sleep” influenced the production, particularly in the infusion of ascending strings alongside the primary melody. The more rock-minded bridge at the three-minute mark is brief though firmly enthralling, moving from the serenely contemplative piano into a rousing ardency. “Don’t make like me, I’m just a fool,” Zuzek warns amidst harmonious backing reflections, concluding the album’s opener with compelling command.
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We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
