Marc Platt's Outstanding Array of "Colors"

Marc Platt is a first-rate singer, songwriter and producer who has been creating superb rock and roll music for a long time now. He was a founding member of the sensational power pop group The Real Impossibles, and has recently been working with The Tearaways, a remarkable Santa Barbara based band whose music echoes the British Invasion sound topped off with a touch of classic California pop. Platt is also an accomplished solo artist, and his 2020 EP, Beat on the Street, was a refreshing combination of tunes which proudly displayed their 1960s rock influences, distilled with healthy dose of power pop. His forthcoming release, Colors of the Universe, is another outstanding collection of songs. The set kicks off with the propulsive, anthemic "Looking For A Change." Aren't we all ready for a change in these difficult times? 

Next up is the power pop meets punk rock tune "Everything Dies" which despite its brief running time, grabs your attention and compels you to turn it up. That track is followed by the crunchy, hard-edged rocker "The Devil's Game," featuring some tasty guitar work. The pop-infused title track is next, and it wouldn't sound out of place on 1960s radio. It's an excellent ballad that includes a plaintive vocal turn by Platt. "Let's Go" is an energetic power pop entry which sounds like it time-warped out of the genre's peak period. "Have It Your Own Way" has a 1970s feeling to it, with a touch of the modern rock aesthetic in the background. The folk-tinged "Had To Be You" memorably closes out the disc with it's strong lyrics and singer-songwriter styled sound.

Platt's knack for crafting exceptional songs is on full display on Colors of the Universe. If you dig pop, rock, folk, power pop and even yearn for some punk flavor in your musical diet, you'll find that these remarkable tunes are a refreshing combination of multiple genres. His marvelous musical talents are a force to be reckoned with, from the emotionally resonant lyrics to the fantastic instrumental work, and the meticulous production on this sterling collection of music. These songs simply demands multiple spins, and Colors of the Universe is a must-have release.

Colors of the Universe comes out January 18th on Rum Bar Records. When you order the disc, you'll receive the tracks from the Beat on the Street EP as a free bonus. Here's a link to the album: https://rumbarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/colors-of-the-universe-the-nice-price, and also links to the videos for the songs "Everything Dies," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xyb7L8wL33Y, and the title track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuUe1KMy1jo. Head over to Rum Bar Records now and check out his superlative work. If you dig artists like The Kinks, The Mamas and the Papas, The Ramones, Elvis Costello and Peter Case, Marc Platt will quickly become one of your new favorites.