Todd Carey - Ready

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OMG! Summer is on the cusp of arriving and just in time to herald it's arrival, my main dude Todd Carey has returned with a effortlessly breezy pop jam called Ready. For those of you not in the know, Todd's is an accomplished singer songwriter who has built an ever increasing army of admirers thanks to his uncanny ability to write relatable lyrics, craft unforgettable hooks and conjure up dazzling instrumentals/melodies that linger in your brain long after the song has finished. He's not afraid to mix in a smidgeon of novelty and, to him, pop is not a dirty word - it's something to be celebrated, the very thing that makes his music such a euphoric treat. Ready is a worthy addition to his impressive canon of classic tunes - as sparkling as sunshine in a bottle. It's all about that all encompassing joy that you feel when you find that special someone who sends you tingling from head to toe (much like this song does). Todd sings with unfettered happiness - it's so entrenched in his vocal that you it is absolutely contagious and you are soon smiling from ear to ear while you groove along to his addictive tones. His flawless slides into falsetto elevate the passion contained within the lyrics and the oh-oh-oh backing vocals in the chorus give you a giddy sense of abandon that often accompanies the sentiments Todd sings of with such engaging delight. Breezy guitars, a percolating pulsing bass and a dreamy percussive rhythm all coalesce to craft a beautifully textured sound that shimmers like sunbeams dancing off the ocean. It is the type of song that makes you happy to be alive - an instant, enduring classic that will provide an endorphin rush whenever you need a pick me up. Not just a love letter to love - a love letter to the fine, forgotten art of pop. Todd Carey, I salute you.