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Review: R5 delivers on new EP ‘New Addictions’ (Includes first-hand account)

The EP opens with the up-tempo tune “If,” which has a neat groove to it and a dance-pop vibe. It is followed by the smooth and sultry “Red Velvet,” which is a collaboration with New Beat Fund. Front-man Ross Lynch nails the lead vocals.

“Lay Your Head Down” is a crisp and mellow ballad, while “Trading Time” is infectious and fun, which would make a solid choice for a future radio single. “Need You Tonight” is beautiful with a haunting feel to it.

Aside from Ross Lynch on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, R5 is made up of Lynch’s siblings Riker (bass/vocals), Rocky (lead guitar/vocals) and Rydel (keyboard/vocals) and childhood friend Ellington “Ratliff” (drums/vocals).

New Addictions is available on iTunes.

The Verdict

Overall, this new EP by R5 garners 4.5 out of 5 stars. To quote its title, the new music on this collection is definitely “addicting.” Well done R5.

To learn more about R5 and their new music, check out their official Facebook page and website.

Markos Papadatos
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Markos Papadatos is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for Music News. Papadatos is a Greek-American journalist and educator that has authored over 22,000 original articles over the past 18 years. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, lifestyle, magic, and sports. He is a 16-time "Best of Long Island" winner, where for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, and 2022), he was honored as the "Best Long Island Personality" in Arts & Entertainment, an honor that has gone to Billy Joel six times.

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