Bullseye
S/T
***and1/2 out of *****
Expanding from a lo-fi/bedroom pop project from Jake Barczak into a full fledge band, Bullseye's self-titled EP is a winning mix of fuzzy indie rock that flirts with a host of genres but manages to make its own way.
This Brooklyn based project found Barczak moving from his smaller scale Covid based songs into working with friends (the non-last-named Clara, Oliver, and Humberto) to widen the scope and impact of his writing. The six-song effort (with two digital bonus tracks on bandcamp) sounds strong as opener "Angel's Share" uses twangy strums and winning harmonies to set a tone for the rest of the EP.
Things are slightly off kilter in a Pavement meets The Byrd's inspired way. Tunes are fairly brief as "Dangers Of The Heart" uses a nice jangle and Stephen Malkmus inspired ripping guitar work, leaving its mark in under two minutes. That folk rock with an indie edge, floats throughout both the bonus track "Tell Tale Signs" and "Get Started" while "Blue Eyes Blue" has a country stomp that feels inspired by Neil Young.
The chugging electro riffs mixed with acoustic strums pair nicely for "Kid" while "Papillyou Papillons" uses big riffs and sweet drums to settle just south of glam in Big Star territory. While it is fun to listen for the band's influences, they also manage to shake free of being pinned down to any one in particular. The closing bonus track "Everything Is True" is also the most relaxed, easing out as Barczack croons in a high register as the guitars strum around him.
A very solid release from an up-and-coming band, Bullseye's self-titled EP is a sweet slice of indie pop/rock that engages with each spin.
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