Mike Melan – “Those Were The Days”

Mike Melan’s “Those Were The Days” is a shot of pure, there’s a looseness to it that feels completely lived in, like it wasn’t overthought, just felt. The whole thing leans hard into a kind of emotional clarity without getting stuck in sentimentality. Guitars crash in with purpose, not polish, and the energy rides high without ever losing grip. You can tell it came from somewhere real.

What works here is that Mike doesn’t sound like he’s trying to chase trends or show off, he just plugs in and means it. The track hits that sweet spot between anthemic and personal. One second you’re hearing echoes of classic rock, the next you’re hit with something more current and raw.

The artwork says it all without trying too hard, friends walking into the sun, that kind of grainy, torn-edge look that feels like someone found an old photo at the bottom of a drawer, perfectly fitting.

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