专辑简介

“…Ross Olinger’s debut single Hazel Eyes quickly morphs from contemplative ballad to a rousing ode to lost love. After his first verse introduces vivid imagery - “hazel eyes, staring back at me” / “through bleach-blond hair, you looked right into me," guitars, drums, piano, and violin escalate in tandem toward a chorus that evokes both unresolved longing and emotional catharsis. Cymbal-heavy drums, layered guitar tracks, and delicate piano chords emphasize Olinger’s plea - “don’t turn around and run away,” an infectious hook sure to be chanted by crowds at concerts. After an emotional climax, Olinger and his band blend genres in a meditative outro: piano and violin tug at the heartstrings, while clean guitar twangs betray a Nashville influence, and gentle hi-hat rhythms keep toes tapping until the last chord fades. Hazel Eyes boasts rock, indie, and country appeal; Olinger evokes love, contemplation, and loss, which will resonate with every listener, but packs passion and energy to stir dance floors. This debut single embodies the personal touch of an intimate ballad, and the mass appeal of a pop hit. It promises more great songs to come…”

~Penn Harrison, L&A Reporter + Critic | The Daily Texan, 2017