Gladius James – Too Bad

If you’re approaching or firmly entrenched in your teens; or just have an acute weakness for romance, you’ll probably dig Gladius James’ upcoming release Revelation.  Although the promo cut, Too Bad, has something of the rouge injected into its soul as he taunts his girl about not following through on a date, the other tracks on the EP refreshingly tell another story.  Rich confesses he doesn’t need money because love is his treasure and Higher than Drugs might raise an eyebrow but lets you know the metaphor is intended as an affectionate compliment.  Every track rides on uneven beats that mirror contemporary cool.  Fledgling talent is as endearing as it is fragile.  This one is worth encouraging.