Pete Christianson
Hazlett keeps it simple, and that restraint lands hard.
Guitars glow rather than roar and percussion stays crisp.
The mix keeps everything close and glossy.
Luke Gittins arrives with Good Things Never Last.
Cody Lovaas sounds right on time with “Flowers on the Freeway”.
For a walk with headphones on and a quiet desk session.
The production stays crisp and close, letting every chord bloom.
Strings and roomy reverb give the edges a glow.
The hook arrives fast, and the whole thing feels built for repeat plays.
The Hip Abduction and “We’ll Be Alright” sound like the rare song.
My favorite Workout songs from the past year.
After work, on a train.
By the time the sun drops and “Midnight” fits the drive home.
The song fits a late-night drive, a packed commute.
Flickers of melody flash in the mix, then the whole thing opens up.