Rocco – Her Favorite Flowers

Review

Rocco's tender debut, *Her Favorite Flowers*, is a whispered ode to the tenderness of romantic desire. Like delicate petals, the 6 tracks unfold with quiet intimacy, tender guitar strokes evoking a softly-painted spectrum of longing and uncertainty. "Third Avenue" sets the tone, its ache of unrequited love seeping into every breath, while "From Jupiter to Mars" anchors the journey, a reflection on fragile commitment that leaves listeners pondering the fragility of connection in our modern world. Amidst this sparse narrative, Rocco's gentle vocals invite us into his world of quiet, starry-eyed confessionals, where heartfelt truths unfold in whispers. This is an EP tailor-made for those seeking raw, unadulterated songwriting that wears its heart on its sleeve.

Rocco's emotional rawness is on full display, weaving intricate tales of love's hesitations and hopeful uncertainties in a mere 17 minutes. As the stars align in "From Jupiter to Mars", he stands at the threshold of love. It's a poignant exploration of the cracks and fissures between what we want and what we have. The simplicity is both a blessing and a curse; it cuts through the noise, leaving only the jagged edges of emotion. Even the gentle touch only heightens the closeness Rocco manages to forge with his listeners. He doesn't dance around vulnerability - he grippingly contemplates love, capturing its hapless pursuit. The result? A devastatingly honest portrayal of human vulnerability, one we can't help but absorb and resonate with. - Tyler