Dan the man is back again, and we promise no Romeo, oh Romeo puns! This song is seriously awesome!
Dan Romeo is a dedicated musical artist from Newtown, Connecticut. He wrote a sweet article for the CT Scramble and dropped an awesome emo album called Velvet Scars, April 1st, 2019.
Dan Romeo has become a favorite here at CRTLPlusSpace.com, because he interviewed, talks to us, and put out amazing tunes on the regular. Have you heard his album Velvet Scars yet? You really should. Read more about him in his interview here and the review of Velvet Scars here.
Connect with Dan Romeo via Instagram, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp.
“Disguise” was given something we didn’t know we needed, but most assuredly did. The acoustic track got caught, and in a Scooby-Dooesque fashion, Dan Romeo removed its mask to reveal a full band masterpiece. The song starts with a chord progression played in a catchy rhythm backed by snappy drums that instantly cause you to bob your head. The lyrics are of poetry that we have come to expect of Dan Romeo. The pre-chorus leads beautifully to the chorus. When we finally get the chorus, it’s a melismatic treat. Dan Romeo’s voice sounds like it was made for the melismas in the chorus. “The way stars hit your eyes,” is something that stood out in the chorus, as well, as “I could be myself with no disguise.” Who doesn’t want to be themselves when around someone they’re interested in? It’s a great concept for a song. Overall, the song reminded me a bit of Dashboard Confessional in their prime, but with a baritone vocalist. Anyone who is a fan of romantic songs with a full band feel needs to have this song on their playlist now!
