EP Of The Week

"Sex nya låtar från Patrick Rydman och Mark Davis, vilka jag egentligen inte vet speciellt mycket om, mer än att deras 6 låtar på 'You Plus One' består av mycket behaglig pop, med inslag av lugn västkust-rock, men framför allt tillbakalutad och harmoniska toner till utsökt sång från de båda huvudobjekten. Med andra ord 6 nya låtar som kan sammanfattas i ordet fullträff om du frågar mig."

- Torbjörn Berlin / Berlin Calling -

"Patrick Rydman och Mark Davis 'You Plus One' är en EP som lättsamt och snyggt träffar mitt i prick."

- Micheles Kindh / Blaskan -

"När jag lyssnar på den nya 6-spårs EP'n som Patrick Rydman spelat in tillsammans med amerikanen Mark Davis blir jag inte bara imponerad av hur bra det låter. Det är ett väldigt bra album som verkligen ger mersmak. Mer stämsång med båda rösterna skulle jag önska mig nästa gång. Den ger verkligen det där lilla extra."

- Pär Dahlerus / Musikpulsen -

"Det här är tveklöst ett trevligt och inspirerat samarbete. Både Mark och Patrik sjunger bra, och oftast gör de det tillsammans. Den nya EP'n innehåller 6 spår och det är en fascinerande samling låtar av olika karaktär som de samlat ihop."

- Tom Arvidsson / Thirsty Boots -

"This interesting 23 minute showcase of 6 songs recorded in Denmark and Sweden is where americana roots and folk elements proliferate. The opening tune with its acoustic guitar jangle finds the duo singing harmoniously in a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young style, and effectively. 'You Plus One' is well arranged and well performed."

- John Apice / Americana Highways -

"Listeners can expect an eclectic mix of genres, from the upbeat, Traveling Wilburys-esque 'Sailing Time', to the atmospheric, emotionally rich ballad 'Ghosts'. The songs invite reflection on life’s journeys, unspoken longings, and the connective threads that bind us all."

- Kenneth Bremer / Blue Desert -

"6 songs that run over 24 minutes and highlight the excellent harmonies of this duo. They originally met in California some years ago and their collaboration was delayed until they found themselves living in Europe, with Denmark and Sweden their host nations. The song arrangements are very much steeped in melody and lush sounds, all of which makes this project something that should be repeated by this creative duo into the future."

- Paul McGee / Lonesome Highway -

"From Sweden and California, respectively, this is the close harmony duo's debut EP, and like the title, it adds up."

- Mike Davies / Fatea Magazine -

"Here we have a beautiful westcoast pop music record with an old spirit and a lot of melodies and harmony vocals by 2 talented singer songwriters whom combined sound like a mix between Crowded House and Simon & Garfunkel, yet also with Beatles influences here and there. Most important is that their songs are catchy and melodic, with a focus on memorable melodies. It’s a pity only 6 tracks are included, because they offer really good self written poptunes."

- Gabor Kleinbloesem / Strutterzine -

"Swedish based Patrick Rydman and Danish based Mark Davis have created a duo with very high potential for future success. On their 6 melodic and catchy songs containing EP 'You Plus One' they have convinced us during barely 24 minutes that there lies a bright future ahead for them."

- Valére Sampermans / Rootstime -

"Here is a release that I believe will provoke positive reactions from you. The collaboration between Swedish artist Patrick Rydman and US artist Mark Davis, who now resides in Denmark, began in 2011 and has culminated after 14 years in the release of an EP containing 6 songs. They all possess radio listenability, a kind of intimacy, and it is evident that Rydman and Davis convincingly show off their creative abilities."

- Branimir Lokner / Time Machine Music -