Emberwake

I almost went a full 3/4 of the year without finding an EP I'd rate above a 75, so much so that I thought I just became hardened as a reviewer, but Au5 comes in clutch! This is an absolutely gorgeous EP with a number of groovy and bass-face moments to keep up that Au5 classicness, even with the unique direction this EP takes. Au5's penchant for catchy, emotive melodies has always been a strong suit, and that's on beautiful display here. Providing his own vocals to match, you can tell from the lyrics that this project comes from a personal place, and that serves the EP so well. Big props to Au5 for a stellar project that instantly became a topper on my list.

Favorite: Starflame
Least Favorite: Better To Believe