The Sons of Guns celebrate career milestone with the evocative EP "You Shine The Sun."

Fueled by the ever-evolving life that comes after forming a band, The Sons of Guns are commemorating their journey so far with "You Shine The Sun." The assortment of tracks on this EP is a direct outcome of varied, enriching experiences the members have had in the years since committing themselves to a musical alliance. This compilation condenses the ups and downs, the highs and lows of life— there are moments of self-introspection and solemnness, contrasted equally by joyful renditions. The strong intent to resonate with everyday listeners, artists or not, is achieved through these authentic offerings.

Hailing from the sunny French Riviera of Nice, The Sons of Guns may be thousands of miles away from the American mainland, but sonically? Not at all. Their discography is preoccupied with embodying the free spirit of 70s Americana, but it will be unjustified to label their signature as merely pastiche. Their artistic motivation has sprung from various iconic names of that defining era (think Jackson Browne, the Eagles, and more), and in conjunction with their honed skillsets (including consistent live performances), the band's output brings back those evergreen sounds wrapped in modern sheen.

Their audio catalog is currently expanding, "You Shine The Sun" serving as the preliminary body of work after some of the included tracks were revealed as singles over the course of this year. First, we had "How Much I Loved Her So": slotted in the fourth position within the EP, this debut single verifies the thoughtful sincerity present in their creations; pensive after a heartbreak, the vocals precede the glimmering acoustic guitar playing a tender melody. An optimistic and upbeat finale ensues in the last moments, discarding any prior distress for a cheerful reunion.

The eponymous song is dedicated as the opening act: a folksy rock arrangement gradually builds pace into a strutting, feel-good rhythm, and the amicable vocals preach liberation from emotional confinements ("Let's go break on out of here" as the chorus repeats passionately). "Hollywood" sways in a heavy rhythm from its percussions, dripping in despondency; the singing lilts in the bluesy delivery, expressing the sheer pain of letting inner demons (like solitude after being away from home) take control. A vibrant groove immediately cues in right after in "Freewheeler," drawing a strong parallel with classic hits like "Doctor My Eyes" in its jaunty, soulful soft-rock demeanor.

As if further lifting emotional burdens, the last two numbers adopt more of a merry temperament; case at hand being the playfully insouciant "It's Getting Better"— endowed with a melody-driven 70s AOR sound analogous to Hall & Oates. Even better, it's accompanied by an equally comic official music video linked below.

From start to end, this EP is a solid eight out of ten. The wide spectrum of emotions paves the way for an eventful ride, indicative that the band's burgeoning discography is imminent with more hits.

Listen to "You Shine The Sun" on Spotify, and follow The Sons of Guns on their Instagram.